Wholesale Books by Horseback by Emma Carlson Berne

[Little Bee Books] Winner of the 2021 Northern Lights Book Awards--Historical Category Books By Horseback is a breathtaking adventure of a heroic Pack Horse Librarian who braves the harsh terrain of rural Kentucky to bring books to children who need them. • "Capturing one librarian's breathtaking fictional journey is a riveting way to showcase and honor the risky work of these real librarians, and the text communicates a deep reverence for their mission-and their tremendous fortitude. Educational and inspiring." -Kirkus Reviews • "The fictional narrative proves captivating as young readers learn the lengths real-life librarians went to serve their communities during the Great Depression." - Publishers Weekly • "This is an excellent forum for bringing history and literacy together while broadening the experiences and perspectives of young ­readers." -School Library Journal • "Vibrant illustrations anchor this tale . . . of intrepid female librarians delivering books to far-flun