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Loading... Down Cut Shin Creek: The Pack Horse Librarians of Kentuckyby Kathi Appelt
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will love Sign up for LibraryThing to find out whether you'll like this book. Kids' book, so very quick read, but fascinating and information look at a part of history it's unlikely you've ever heard about, an important precursor to many of today's library outreach services. The tenacious qualities and boldness of these traveling lady librarians is truly inspiring, as is the desire of their "patrons" for reading materials. (  ) jopearson56 | Aug 23, 2009 |  Who knew librarians put themselves in such great danger to get books to people during the great depression? A truly amazing piece of history is captured in photographs and beautifully written text. Perhaps it is because I am a book lover, but I don't see how anyone could read this book and not have a renewed appreciation for how easily we can access books. If I had been introduced to books such as this one, I may have learned something in and enjoyed history class. Every teacher who teaches the great depression needs this book. I am glad to know the story behind this book: Appelt's son had to do some research on the WPA, and having waited too long, Appelt helped him, discovering the pack horse librarians. Having heard her talk, I know about her love for horses (and that she had an imaginary horse as a child). (  ) saraluisa | Apr 2, 2009 | This photo-filled book will appeal to any lover of books. The pack horse librarians are truly inspiring with their dedication to improving the lives of people in their community. I certainly take my wonderful library for granted. When I do an outreach program, it entails getting into my car, driving to a school or preschool and bringing a bag of books from our abundant collection. These librarians who rode and walked 20 miles to bring a meager selection of tattered books to a one-room schoolhouse... well, they're an inspiration. This should be required reading for all librarians and anyone who loves their library. Read more on my blog: http://abbylibrarian.blogspot.com/200... ( ) abbylibrarian | Oct 26, 2008 |  no reviews | add a review
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It's 4:30 in the morning, and the "book woman" and her horse are already on their way. Hers is an important job, for the folks along her treacherous route are eager for the tattered books and magazines she carries in her saddlebags.
During the Great Depression, thousands lived on the brink of starvation. Many perished. In 1935 President Franklin D. Roosevelt created the Works Progess Administration under his 1933 New Deal initiative. The WPA was designed to get people back on their feet. One of its most innovative programs was the Pack Horse Library Project of Eastern Kentucky.
Thoroughly researched and illustrated with period photographs, this is the story of one of the WPA's greatest successes. People all over the country supported the project's goals. But it was the librarians themselves -- young, determined, and earning just $28 a month -- who brought the hope of a wider world to people in the crooks and hollows of Kentucky's Cumberland Mountains.
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