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Flora and the Jazzers has been longlisted for the Flora and the Jazzers has been longlisted for the 2026 Mass Book Awards. 🎉🌟 This award honors books of quality and significant that have been written, illustrated or translated by residents of the state. We're more than pleased that Flora and the Jazzers has found a place in the spotlight alongside such magnificent picture books.
Painting Wonder has been shortlisted for the 36th Painting Wonder has been shortlisted for the 36th Annual Reading the West Book Awards! This award recognizes outstanding books set in (or written by authors from) the American Southwest. We're especially excited because the winners are chosen by readers' votes, which means you can help Painting Wonder take home the award. Comment BOOK to get the link and vote for Painting Wonder now! LinkDM *011*
Some stories are too important to be forgotten. 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. 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. Head to the link in our bio to pre-order now!
Painting Wonder has been shortlisted for the 36th Painting Wonder has been shortlisted for the 36th Annual Reading the West Book Awards! This award recognizes outstanding books set in (or written by authors from) the American Southwest. We’re especially excited because the winners are chosen by readers’ votes, which means you can help Painting Wonder take home the award. Comment BOOK to get the link and vote for Painting Wonder now!
Did you know that you can buy Waxwing books direct Did you know that you can buy Waxwing books directly from us? It's true! While Waxwing books are available anywhere you can get books (Amazon, Bookshop.org, etc), you can also purchase them through the Read-Aloud Revival shop. And here's the best part: when you buy books through the RAR Shop, you support our mission while building your family's library. So if you're looking for your next family-favorite read-aloud, comment SHOP to browse our titles now. LinkDM *007*
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. 📖✨ Comment BOOK for more information on how to pre-order now! LinkDM *006*

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Flora and the Jazzers has been longlisted for the Flora and the Jazzers has been longlisted for the 2026 Mass Book Awards. 🎉🌟 This award honors books of quality and significant that have been written, illustrated or translated by residents of the state. We're more than pleased that Flora and the Jazzers has found a place in the spotlight alongside such magnificent picture books.
Painting Wonder has been shortlisted for the 36th Painting Wonder has been shortlisted for the 36th Annual Reading the West Book Awards! This award recognizes outstanding books set in (or written by authors from) the American Southwest. We're especially excited because the winners are chosen by readers' votes, which means you can help Painting Wonder take home the award. Comment BOOK to get the link and vote for Painting Wonder now! LinkDM *011*
Some stories are too important to be forgotten. 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. 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. Head to the link in our bio to pre-order now!
Painting Wonder has been shortlisted for the 36th Painting Wonder has been shortlisted for the 36th Annual Reading the West Book Awards! This award recognizes outstanding books set in (or written by authors from) the American Southwest. We’re especially excited because the winners are chosen by readers’ votes, which means you can help Painting Wonder take home the award. Comment BOOK to get the link and vote for Painting Wonder now!
Did you know that you can buy Waxwing books direct Did you know that you can buy Waxwing books directly from us? It's true! While Waxwing books are available anywhere you can get books (Amazon, Bookshop.org, etc), you can also purchase them through the Read-Aloud Revival shop. And here's the best part: when you buy books through the RAR Shop, you support our mission while building your family's library. So if you're looking for your next family-favorite read-aloud, comment SHOP to browse our titles now. LinkDM *007*
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. 📖✨ Comment BOOK for more information on how to pre-order now! LinkDM *006*
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