FBC Books Up the Mountain

FROM SARAH:

You guys, this book. It's one of my very favorites. For all of us who can relate to stacks of books so high we can’t open our front doors! When your own collection of favorites is that big, all that’s left to do is share them.

FROM THE PUBLISHER:

Elizabeth Brown doesn't like to play with dolls and she doesnt like to skate. What she does like to do is read books. Lots of books. The only problem is that her library has gotten so big she can't even use her front door anymore. What should Elizabeth Brown do? Start her own public library, of course! With charming verse and watercolors Sarah Stewart and David Small celebrate one of America's oldest and finest institutions.

FROM SARAH:

Based on a true story, this book tells of a brave woman and her eight children who restart their life from scratch in a ramshackle house in the woods. The power of resilience and the beauty of family shines through. A favorite. Meet the author/illustrator in RAR Premium.

FROM THE PUBLISHER:

This stunningly beautiful picture book from New York Times bestselling author-illustrator Eliza Wheeler is based on her grandmother's childhood and pays homage to a family's fortitude as they discover the meaning of home.

FROM SARAH:

In a small village in Colombia, a young girl waits for the man who brings books across mountains and valleys to readers like her. This darling picture book is an homage to the hard-working people who brought stories to remote areas all over the world.

If you love this story, be sure to check out Waxwing’s beautiful picture book, Books Up the Mountain, the story of a woman who brought books to rural Appalachia during the Great Depression.

FROM THE PUBLISHER:

Inspired by the heroic efforts of real-life librarian Luis Soriano, award-winning picture book creators Monica Brown and John Parra introduce readers to the mobile library that journeys over mountains and through valleys to bring literacy and culture to rural Colombia, and to the children who wait for the BiblioBurro.

FROM SARAH:

David Small’s expressive illustrations and Heather Henson’s tender storytelling are a love letter to the real women of the Pack Horse Library Project and the power of books to open worlds, soften hearts, and change a life—one reader at a time.

FROM THE PUBLISHER:

An exquisitely illustrated paean to everyone who struggles to learn how to read, and to everyone who won’t give up on them.

FROM SARAH:

This vibrant picture book tells the story of a determined librarian and her faithful companion Junia, a sure-footed mule with hope in her saddlebags. You will be inspired by the courage and perseverance of this incredible team as they deliver stories to readers all across the rugged hills of Kentucky.

FROM THE PUBLISHER:

Junia, the beloved, spunky mule from the bestselling The Book Woman of Troublesome Creek series, comes to vivid life for young readers in this picture book tribute to Kentucky's Great Depression Pack Horse Library Project.

FROM SARAH:

Illustrated by one of our very own Waxwing illustrators, Gabrielle Grimard, The Library Bus is a pervasive story of light in the darkness. Pairs perfectly with Books Up the Mountain.

FROM THE PUBLISHER:

Author Bahram Rahman grew up in Afghanistan during years of civil war and the restrictive Taliban regime of 1996-2001. He wrote The Library Bus to tell new generations about the struggles of women who, like his own sister, were forbidden to learn.

FROM SARAH:

Told in three incredible true stories, Mary on Horseback shows how one woman’s courage and compassion transformed the lives of families who had little access to medical care. I’d recommend it for readers 8 and up.

FROM THE PUBLISHER:

Mary Breckinridge, trained as a nurse during World War I, rode on horseback into the isolated mountains of Appalachia and never looked back. Instead, she spent her life fording icy streams and climbing untracked mountains to bring medical help to those in need. More nurses on horseback joined Mary . . . and the Frontier Nursing Service was born. Mary’s story is amazing. And it is true.

FROM SARAH:

This fascinating picture book introduces readers to the real Moonlight Schools of early‑1900s Kentucky, where adults who never had the chance to learn to read attended classes at night. It’s hopeful and inspiring, and the perfect compliment to Waxwing’s own Books Up the Mountain.

FROM THE PUBLISHER:

Best-selling Kentucky author Kim Michele Richardson’s delightful picture book is based on the early twentieth century’s real-life Moonlight Schools, pairing engaging, authentic text with vibrant, energetic artwork to craft a heartfelt and timely reminder of the power of education to connect and change lives.