Times were hard in the hollows of Kentucky during the Great Depression. People didn't have much—having something to read was a luxury. But thanks to a special program, librarians were able to share books with schools and families all over Eastern Kentucky. How they delivered those books makes for a...
Candice Ransom is the author of more than 170 books for children and young adults. She lives in Fredericksburg, Virginia, with her husband and two impossible cats. Whenever she can, she goes to the nearby Blue Ridge Mountains, part of the Appalachians, with a book and her camera.
Massimiliano di Lauro is an Italian illustrator based in Puglia. He has published children's books translated in seven languages, including Dolley Madison, the White House, and the Big Tornado.
