Hope Rode (The Promise of the Packhorse Librarians) By Lauren H Kerstein with Illustrations by Becca Stadtlander – Hosted By The Children’s Book Review. Picture book for ages 4+. An empowering ode to the brave librarians from Kentucky.
Following the Great Depression, literacy rates in the country had dwindled, and education and opportunities were harder to come by, especially in areas like rural Appalachia. But still, there was a dream: a vision of a nation in which reading was accessible to all—even those in the most remote places. Read about the book, guest post and enter giveaway.