{"product_id":"books-up-the-mountain-a-packhorse-librarian-story-9781956393217","title":"Books Up the Mountain: A Packhorse Librarian Story","description":"Some stories are too important to be forgotten. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eDuring the Great Depression, families living deep in the Appalachian mountains had little access to books. But a group of determined women changed that. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eThey rode horses and mules over steep mountain trails, carrying saddlebags full of stories to readers who were waiting eagerly for them. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eIn 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. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eShe 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. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eThis picture book is a celebration of the transformative power of books and the dedication librarians have to ensuring access to literacy for all. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eIncludes free audiobook streaming via QR code on the back of the book.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Caroline Starr Rose\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Waxwing Books\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 08\/04\/2026\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 40\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eBinding Type:\u003c\/b\u003e Hardcover\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.97lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 9.11h x 11.01w x 0.41d\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN:\u003c\/b\u003e 9781956393217\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAudience:\u003c\/b\u003e Ages 4-8\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eReview Citation(s): \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eForeword\u003c\/i\u003e 06\/27\/2026\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eBooklist\u003c\/i\u003e 08\/01\/2026\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCaroline 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. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eGabrielle 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.\u003cbr\u003e","brand":"booksdeli.com","offers":[{"title":"Caroline Starr Rose \/ Hardcover \/ English","offer_id":48791162945693,"sku":"9781956393217","price":22.78,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0619\/5648\/9373\/files\/img_01e67f4b-0225-4653-a75a-a36fbe4b8f51.jpg?v=1786549799","url":"https:\/\/booksdeli.com\/products\/books-up-the-mountain-a-packhorse-librarian-story-9781956393217","provider":"booksdeli.com","version":"1.0","type":"link"}