Junia

By Kim Michele Richardson, David C. Gardner (Illustrator)

A mule and her librarian traverse treacherous paths to deliver books in Depression-era Kentucky.

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In the rugged hills of Troublesome Creek, a determined librarian and her trusty mule, Junia, brave harsh weather and treacherous paths to deliver books to isolated communities. As they journey through the Kentucky wilderness, they face challenges that test their resilience and bond. Will their dedication bring the joy of reading to those who need it most? Discover the heartwarming tale of friendship and perseverance in this tribute to the Pack Horse Library Project during the Great Depression.

From the publisher

By Kim Michele Richardson NYT, LA Times &amp; USA TODAY bestselling author of The Book Woman of Troublesome Creek, The Book Dolly Parton Recommended and Devoured!Junia is a mule. But she’s not just any mule. She’s a mule with an important job. Every morning she carries her Book Woman up and down the rugged hills and surrounding woodlands near the Kentucky town of Troublesome Creek. Book Woman is a Pack Horse librarian. She and Junia deliver free books and reading material to the people living in the hills and woods. It’s not easy work. Every month they ride hundreds of miles to make their deliveries. They’ve traveled through sunshine, rain, and snow, up twisting, turning paths where no car or wagon could ever go. But Junia can–steady, sure-footed, bighearted Junia. The library patrons are counting on Book Woman’s visits, and Book Woman is counting on Junia. And Junia won’t ever let her friend down.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.

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