A review by luann
That Book Woman by Heather Henson, David Small

5.0

What a great book! I loved it! The author's note says that this was "inspired by the true and courageous work of the Pack Horse Librarians, who were known as 'Book Women' in the Appalachian mountains of Kentucky." Now I want to read more about the Book Women. Such inspiring women! I recommend this to everyone who loves to read, and everyone who doesn't. Cal says, "All at once I yearn to know what makes that Book Woman risk catching cold, or worse. . . . Just chicken scratch, I used to figure, but now I see what's truly there, and I read a little out. 'That's gift enough,' she says, and smiles so big it makes me smile right back." David Small's illustrations are perfect! I especially love the last one showing both sister and brother sitting on the porch each reading a book.