{"product_id":"books-up-the-mountain-a-packhorse-librarian-story-9781956393217","title":"Books Up the Mountain: A Packhorse Librarian Story","description":"Some stories are too important to be forgotten. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eDuring the Great Depression, families living deep in the Appalachian mountains had little access to books. But a group of determined women changed that. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eThey rode horses and mules over steep mountain trails, carrying saddlebags full of stories to readers who were waiting eagerly for them. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eIn this lyrical story by Caroline Starr Rose, Book Woman mounts her surefooted mule to traverse the rugged terrain and deliver books to isolated mountain readers. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eShe carries something for everyone. Old and young eagerly await her visit. Blowing blizzards, swelling streams, and slippery slopes can't keep the faithful Book Woman from her route. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eThis picture book is a celebration of the transformative power of books and the dedication librarians have to ensuring access to literacy for all. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eIncludes free audiobook streaming via QR code on the back of the book.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eBinding Type:\u003c\/b\u003e Hardcover\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Waxwing Books\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 08\/04\/2026\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN:\u003c\/b\u003e 9781956393217\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 40","brand":"Caroline Starr Rose","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52715528782005,"sku":"9781956393217","price":16.14,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"url":"https:\/\/pastforward.org\/products\/books-up-the-mountain-a-packhorse-librarian-story-9781956393217","provider":"Past Forward","version":"1.0","type":"link"}