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Books Up the Mountain: A Packhorse Librarian Story
Some stories are too important to be forgotten. During the Great Depression, families living deep in the...
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Some stories are too important to be forgotten. During the Great Depression, families living deep in the Appalachian mountains had little access to books. But a group of determined women changed that. They rode horses and mules over steep mountain trails, carrying saddlebags full of stories to readers who were waiting eagerly for them. In this lyrical story by Caroline Starr Rose, Book Woman mounts her surefooted mule to traverse the rugged terrain and deliver books to isolated mountain readers. She carries something for everyone. Old and young eagerly await her visit. Blowing blizzards, swelling streams, and slippery slopes can't keep the faithful Book Woman from her route. This picture book is a celebration of the transformative power of books and the dedication librarians have to ensuring access to literacy for all. Includes free audiobook streaming via QR code on the back of the book.
Author: Caroline Starr Rose
Publisher: Waxwing Books
Published: 08/04/2026
Pages: 40
Binding Type: Hardcover
Weight: 0.97lbs
Size: 9.11h x 11.01w x 0.41d
ISBN: 9781956393217
Audience: Ages 4-8
Review Citation(s):
Foreword 06/27/2026
Booklist 08/01/2026
About the Author
Caroline Starr Rose is a middle grade and picture book author whose books have been nominated for dozens of awards. Caroline was named a Publisher's Weekly Flying Start Author for her debut novel, May B. She spent her childhood in the deserts of Saudi Arabia and New Mexico and taught social studies and English in four different states. Caroline now lives with her family in her hometown, Albuquerque, New Mexico. Find her at CarolineStarrRose.com. Gabrielle Grimard (painted-words.com) draws worlds in which she'd like to live. She loves using light and color to create visual poetry. She makes her art in Quebec, where she lives with her family.
Author: Caroline Starr Rose
Publisher: Waxwing Books
Published: 08/04/2026
Pages: 40
Binding Type: Hardcover
Weight: 0.97lbs
Size: 9.11h x 11.01w x 0.41d
ISBN: 9781956393217
Audience: Ages 4-8
Review Citation(s):
Foreword 06/27/2026
Booklist 08/01/2026
About the Author
Caroline Starr Rose is a middle grade and picture book author whose books have been nominated for dozens of awards. Caroline was named a Publisher's Weekly Flying Start Author for her debut novel, May B. She spent her childhood in the deserts of Saudi Arabia and New Mexico and taught social studies and English in four different states. Caroline now lives with her family in her hometown, Albuquerque, New Mexico. Find her at CarolineStarrRose.com. Gabrielle Grimard (painted-words.com) draws worlds in which she'd like to live. She loves using light and color to create visual poetry. She makes her art in Quebec, where she lives with her family.
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