The Arctic never rests: Between the slow, tectonic groan of massive glaciers and the electric dance of the Northern Lights, the region demands a photographer who is both adaptable and resilient. For Dallas-based photographer Erica Connolly, her latest commission with travel company The Great Expedition was less of a job and more of a homecoming to a landscape she has come to adore. "Having traveled nearly the exact same route before, I knew what to expect and was excited to bring a fresh perspective to one of my favorite regions to photograph," she says.

  Stephen Savage is a New York Times bestselling author, illustrator, and educator celebrated for his striking, minimalist visual storytelling. Known for his crisp, graphic shapes and mastery of color, Savage brings an elegant clarity to both children’s literature and major editorial platforms. His next book, Wide Load On The Road, (Roaring Brook Press/Macmillan) comes out August 4. Stephen found his signature voice under the legendary Marshall Arisman in the MFA Illu...