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During the Great Depression, when roads were rough During the Great Depression, when roads were rough and times were hard, courageous women on horseback delivered books deep into the Appalachian mountains. They were known as Packhorse Librarians. Books Up the Mountain tells their story with words by Caroline Starr Rose and stunning illustrations by Gabrielle Grimard. From blizzards to steep mountain paths, nothing kept the Book Women from bringing stories to eager readers—young and old. This inspiring historical fiction picture book is a celebration of the transformative power of books and the dedication librarians have in sharing books with the world. 📖✨ Pre-order now!
We're big fans of indie bookstores here at Waxwing We're big fans of indie bookstores here at Waxwing. And what better way to celebrate indie bookstores than by participating in Indie Bookstore Day? This special day of celebration is the last Saturday of April every year. This year it's on April 26. It will be a full day celebrating literacy, books, local businesses and community. It's a celebration you don't want to miss. Head to your favorite indie bookstore this Saturday to join the fun and support your local bookstore!
Did you know one of the best and quickest ways to Did you know one of the best and quickest ways to learn something is by reading a nonfiction or historical fiction picture book? At least, that's the best way in our opinion. 😉 The best nonfiction picture books are full of gorgeous illustrations, lyrical prose AND history, science, geography, art (the list goes on and on). We're big fans of nonfiction picture books all across the board, but we wanted to highlight just a few of our very favorites. Because Barbara: Barbara Cooney Paints Her World This nonfiction picture book is a biography about Barbara Cooney, illustrator of some of the very best books for children (Miss Rumphius, Ox-Cart Man, Chanticleer and the Fox). Because Barbara received a starred review from Booklist, which promises the book "will intrigue many adult readers as well as children, particularly those familiar with Cooney's timeless picture books." Painting Wonder: How Pauline Baynes Illustrated the Worlds of C. S. Lewis and J.R.R. Tolkien This is an enchanting picture book biography about Pauline Baynes, the artist whose illustrations brought the worlds of C. S. Lewis and J. R. R. Tolkien to life. Kirkus Reviews gave Painting Wonder a starred review, declaring "It's a beautiful tribute. An accessible and inspiring mini-biography, delightfully illustrated." Books Up the Mountain: A Packhorse Librarian Story This is a *historical* fiction picture book about the heroic packhorse librarians who brought books to the people of the Appalachian mountains. Written by Caroline Starr Rose and illustrated by Gabrielle Grimard, this fantastic story is a celebration of the transformative power of books and the dedication librarians have to bring books to readers around the world. Books Up the Mountain will be released everywhere on August 4, 2026, but you don't have to wait that long to grab your copy. Head to the link in our bio to pre-order now.
Pre-order Books Up the Mountain and bring home mor Pre-order Books Up the Mountain and bring home more than just a beautiful picture book. 📚✨ To celebrate this inspiring picture book about the Packhorse Librarians of Appalachia, we're offering exclusive pre-order bonuses you won't want to miss: 🎨 A downloadable scrapbooking PDF guide + access to a virtual scrapbooking class 📖 A mini book club guide perfect for families and classrooms ✍️ A personalized bookplate with your name 🌟 Automatic entry to win our Waxwing Library Giveaway And here's the golden twist… If you find a Golden Library Card tucked inside your copy when it arrives, you'll win a copy of every single Waxwing book! Pre-order your copy of Books Up the Mountain: A Packhorse Librarian Story and celebrate courage, community, and the power of stories—with a few extra surprises along the way. Only books purchased from our shop are eligible for pre-order bonuses, so comment SHOP for the link to pre-order the book now!
Waxwing’s next picture book . . . Books Up the Mo Waxwing’s next picture book . . . Books Up the Mountain: A Packhorse Librarian Story is a historical fiction picture book written by Caroline Starr Rose and illustrated by Gabrielle Grimard! Before the birds begin to sing or the sun makes plans to rise, Book Woman mounts her sure-footed mule to traverse the rugged Appalachian terrain and deliver books to isolated mountain readers. She carries something for everyone—books and pamphlets, magazines, and scrapbooks. Old and young eagerly await her visit. Blowing blizzards, swelling streams and slippery slopes can’t keep the faithful Book Woman from her route. She knows she carries more than just books—she bears words to bring the world to readers in these mountains. This book will hit shelves everywhere August 8, 2026, but you don’t have to wait that long to learn more. Head to the link in our bio to pre-order this stunning picture book now! #waxwingbooks #books #readaloudrevival
Have you heard about Waxwing’s next book? Books Have you heard about Waxwing’s next book? Books Up the Mountain: A Packhorse Librarian Story is a stunning nonfiction picture book about the heroic packhorse librarians who braved mountainous terrain, torrential downpours, and bitter blizzards to bring books to the people of the Appalachian mountains. Written by Caroline Starr Rose and illustrated by Gabrielle Grimard, this fantastic story is a celebration of the transformative power of books, and the dedication librarians have to bring books to readers around the world. Books Up the Mountain will be released everywhere on August 4, 2026, but you don’t have to wait that long to grab your copy. Comment BOOK for more pre-order info now! #waxwingbooks #readaloudrevival #books

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During the Great Depression, when roads were rough During the Great Depression, when roads were rough and times were hard, courageous women on horseback delivered books deep into the Appalachian mountains. They were known as Packhorse Librarians. Books Up the Mountain tells their story with words by Caroline Starr Rose and stunning illustrations by Gabrielle Grimard. From blizzards to steep mountain paths, nothing kept the Book Women from bringing stories to eager readers—young and old. This inspiring historical fiction picture book is a celebration of the transformative power of books and the dedication librarians have in sharing books with the world. 📖✨ Pre-order now!
We're big fans of indie bookstores here at Waxwing We're big fans of indie bookstores here at Waxwing. And what better way to celebrate indie bookstores than by participating in Indie Bookstore Day? This special day of celebration is the last Saturday of April every year. This year it's on April 26. It will be a full day celebrating literacy, books, local businesses and community. It's a celebration you don't want to miss. Head to your favorite indie bookstore this Saturday to join the fun and support your local bookstore!
Did you know one of the best and quickest ways to Did you know one of the best and quickest ways to learn something is by reading a nonfiction or historical fiction picture book? At least, that's the best way in our opinion. 😉 The best nonfiction picture books are full of gorgeous illustrations, lyrical prose AND history, science, geography, art (the list goes on and on). We're big fans of nonfiction picture books all across the board, but we wanted to highlight just a few of our very favorites. Because Barbara: Barbara Cooney Paints Her World This nonfiction picture book is a biography about Barbara Cooney, illustrator of some of the very best books for children (Miss Rumphius, Ox-Cart Man, Chanticleer and the Fox). Because Barbara received a starred review from Booklist, which promises the book "will intrigue many adult readers as well as children, particularly those familiar with Cooney's timeless picture books." Painting Wonder: How Pauline Baynes Illustrated the Worlds of C. S. Lewis and J.R.R. Tolkien This is an enchanting picture book biography about Pauline Baynes, the artist whose illustrations brought the worlds of C. S. Lewis and J. R. R. Tolkien to life. Kirkus Reviews gave Painting Wonder a starred review, declaring "It's a beautiful tribute. An accessible and inspiring mini-biography, delightfully illustrated." Books Up the Mountain: A Packhorse Librarian Story This is a *historical* fiction picture book about the heroic packhorse librarians who brought books to the people of the Appalachian mountains. Written by Caroline Starr Rose and illustrated by Gabrielle Grimard, this fantastic story is a celebration of the transformative power of books and the dedication librarians have to bring books to readers around the world. Books Up the Mountain will be released everywhere on August 4, 2026, but you don't have to wait that long to grab your copy. Head to the link in our bio to pre-order now.
Pre-order Books Up the Mountain and bring home mor Pre-order Books Up the Mountain and bring home more than just a beautiful picture book. 📚✨ To celebrate this inspiring picture book about the Packhorse Librarians of Appalachia, we're offering exclusive pre-order bonuses you won't want to miss: 🎨 A downloadable scrapbooking PDF guide + access to a virtual scrapbooking class 📖 A mini book club guide perfect for families and classrooms ✍️ A personalized bookplate with your name 🌟 Automatic entry to win our Waxwing Library Giveaway And here's the golden twist… If you find a Golden Library Card tucked inside your copy when it arrives, you'll win a copy of every single Waxwing book! Pre-order your copy of Books Up the Mountain: A Packhorse Librarian Story and celebrate courage, community, and the power of stories—with a few extra surprises along the way. Only books purchased from our shop are eligible for pre-order bonuses, so comment SHOP for the link to pre-order the book now!
Waxwing’s next picture book . . . Books Up the Mo Waxwing’s next picture book . . . Books Up the Mountain: A Packhorse Librarian Story is a historical fiction picture book written by Caroline Starr Rose and illustrated by Gabrielle Grimard! Before the birds begin to sing or the sun makes plans to rise, Book Woman mounts her sure-footed mule to traverse the rugged Appalachian terrain and deliver books to isolated mountain readers. She carries something for everyone—books and pamphlets, magazines, and scrapbooks. Old and young eagerly await her visit. Blowing blizzards, swelling streams and slippery slopes can’t keep the faithful Book Woman from her route. She knows she carries more than just books—she bears words to bring the world to readers in these mountains. This book will hit shelves everywhere August 8, 2026, but you don’t have to wait that long to learn more. Head to the link in our bio to pre-order this stunning picture book now! #waxwingbooks #books #readaloudrevival
Have you heard about Waxwing’s next book? Books Have you heard about Waxwing’s next book? Books Up the Mountain: A Packhorse Librarian Story is a stunning nonfiction picture book about the heroic packhorse librarians who braved mountainous terrain, torrential downpours, and bitter blizzards to bring books to the people of the Appalachian mountains. Written by Caroline Starr Rose and illustrated by Gabrielle Grimard, this fantastic story is a celebration of the transformative power of books, and the dedication librarians have to bring books to readers around the world. Books Up the Mountain will be released everywhere on August 4, 2026, but you don’t have to wait that long to grab your copy. Comment BOOK for more pre-order info now! #waxwingbooks #readaloudrevival #books
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