Skip to content
  • About
  • Our Books
  • Wholesale
  • Contact
Shop Now

Be the first to know when
Waxwing Books are taking flight:

Love this illustration?

It’s by Breezy Brookshire from our book A Little More Beautiful.

In the meantime, make sure you’re following Waxwing on Instagram:

@Waxwing.Books
Bring home more than a picture book when you pre-o Bring home more than a picture book when you pre-order Books Up the Mountain! Inspired by the incredible Packhorse Librarians of Appalachia, this heartwarming story comes with a bundle of exclusive pre-order gifts designed to make your reading experience even more meaningful: 🎨 A downloadable scrapbooking guide + access to a virtual scrapbooking class 📖 A mini book club guide for families, homeschoolers, and classrooms ✍️ A personalized bookplate made just for you 🌟 Automatic entry into the Waxwing Library Giveaway But there's one more surprise hidden in the mountains… A few lucky readers will discover a Golden Library Card tucked inside their book. If you find one, you'll win a copy of every Waxwing title! Pre-order Books Up the Mountain: A Packhorse Librarian Story today and celebrate the transformative power of stories–plus enjoy a few special extras along the way. Pre-order bonuses are available exclusively through the RAR Shop. Comment SHOP for more info on how to pre-order your copy now! LinkDM *015*
Swipe to see some of our book recs! Swipe to see some of our book recs!
Ever wonder what goes into making a picture book? Ever wonder what goes into making a picture book? 📚✨If so, you're in the right place. Our publishing word of the month for June is: endpapers! Endpapers are the pages glued to the inside covers of a hardcover book—but in picture books, they're often so much more than that. They can quietly introduce the story, set the mood, hide clues, or offer one final emotional moment before you close the book. At Waxwing, we like to think of them as the curtains that open at the start of a show. In a truly beautiful picture book, every page matters—even the ones before the story officially begins. Next time you open a picture book, take a closer look at the endpapers. You might discover they're telling a story of their own. And have a peek at the endpapers in our upcoming picture book Books Up the Mountain. Do they give you any hints about the book? Let us know in the comments!
Some books entertain us. But some books change the Some books entertain us. But some books change the way we see the world. Books Up the Mountain tells the remarkable true story of the Packhorse Librarians who carried books through the Appalachian mountains during the Great Depression—because they believed stories mattered that much. This isn't just a picture book about delivering books. It's a story about bringing hope, wonder, and connection to families who felt forgotten. At Waxwing Books, we believe the right stories help families grow closer, spark meaningful conversations, and stay with children long after the final page. That's exactly why we're so excited to share this one with you. When you pre-order through the RAR Shop, you'll also receive exclusive bonuses designed to help your family linger with the story together—including a scrapbooking activity, virtual class, book club guide, and more. Comment BOOK for more info on how to pre-order your copy now! LinkDM *014*
Happy 4th of July! Happy 4th of July!
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. Comment BOOK for more info on how to pre-order the book now!

Be the first to know when Waxwing Books are taking flight:

@Waxwing.Books
Bring home more than a picture book when you pre-o Bring home more than a picture book when you pre-order Books Up the Mountain! Inspired by the incredible Packhorse Librarians of Appalachia, this heartwarming story comes with a bundle of exclusive pre-order gifts designed to make your reading experience even more meaningful: 🎨 A downloadable scrapbooking guide + access to a virtual scrapbooking class 📖 A mini book club guide for families, homeschoolers, and classrooms ✍️ A personalized bookplate made just for you 🌟 Automatic entry into the Waxwing Library Giveaway But there's one more surprise hidden in the mountains… A few lucky readers will discover a Golden Library Card tucked inside their book. If you find one, you'll win a copy of every Waxwing title! Pre-order Books Up the Mountain: A Packhorse Librarian Story today and celebrate the transformative power of stories–plus enjoy a few special extras along the way. Pre-order bonuses are available exclusively through the RAR Shop. Comment SHOP for more info on how to pre-order your copy now! LinkDM *015*
Swipe to see some of our book recs! Swipe to see some of our book recs!
Ever wonder what goes into making a picture book? Ever wonder what goes into making a picture book? 📚✨If so, you're in the right place. Our publishing word of the month for June is: endpapers! Endpapers are the pages glued to the inside covers of a hardcover book—but in picture books, they're often so much more than that. They can quietly introduce the story, set the mood, hide clues, or offer one final emotional moment before you close the book. At Waxwing, we like to think of them as the curtains that open at the start of a show. In a truly beautiful picture book, every page matters—even the ones before the story officially begins. Next time you open a picture book, take a closer look at the endpapers. You might discover they're telling a story of their own. And have a peek at the endpapers in our upcoming picture book Books Up the Mountain. Do they give you any hints about the book? Let us know in the comments!
Some books entertain us. But some books change the Some books entertain us. But some books change the way we see the world. Books Up the Mountain tells the remarkable true story of the Packhorse Librarians who carried books through the Appalachian mountains during the Great Depression—because they believed stories mattered that much. This isn't just a picture book about delivering books. It's a story about bringing hope, wonder, and connection to families who felt forgotten. At Waxwing Books, we believe the right stories help families grow closer, spark meaningful conversations, and stay with children long after the final page. That's exactly why we're so excited to share this one with you. When you pre-order through the RAR Shop, you'll also receive exclusive bonuses designed to help your family linger with the story together—including a scrapbooking activity, virtual class, book club guide, and more. Comment BOOK for more info on how to pre-order your copy now! LinkDM *014*
Happy 4th of July! Happy 4th of July!
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. Comment BOOK for more info on how to pre-order the book now!
Waxwing

Contact Waxwing Books

201 W. North River Dr., Suite 370
Spokane, WA 99201

Facebook Instagram

All Rights Reserved – Disclosure & Privacy

  • About
  • Our Books
  • Wholesale
  • Contact
Shop Now
Facebook Instagram