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Check out author Candice Ransom sharing insights into her engaging new historical fiction PB - Books on Horseback. www.mariacmarshall.com/singlepost/t... Reycraft Books #interview #kidlit #packhorselibrarians πŸ“šπŸ‘

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Tonight was a special treat to join my friend, Julie C Hansen, and her book club in another state to chat about my book. Ladies, thank you for the invite and your support! πŸ΄πŸ“š @arcadiapublishing.bsky.social

#packhorselibrarians #librarians #appalachia #literacy #booklover #hope #bookclub

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When asked to give the inspiration of my debut picture book coming out next yearπŸ΄πŸ“šβ€¦

#pbmix26 #picturebook #kidlit #inspiration
#packhorselibrarians #librarians #appalachia #literacy #bookrelease #community #booklover #horselover #hope #kentucky

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❓READER QUESTION❓

Unfortunately, none of the @bereaarchives.bsky.social book wagons have survived. They most likely wore out from heavy use over rough terrain.

#packhorselibrarians #librarians #appalachia #literacy #bookwagon #BereaCollege

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1924-1925: Mary Breckinridge completes midwifery training.

1928: Frontier Nursing Service named.

1935: Packhorse Library Project Program started (ended in 1943).

1939: Frontier Graduate School of Midwifery established.

#packhorselibrarians #midwifery #MaryBreckinridge

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Last evening’s author event @ @stlpubliclibrary.bsky.social was filled with fun, curious readers. Grateful to Jaelyn for hosting and Shane from @leftbankbooks.bsky.social for selling books.

Sharing the packhorse librarians’ story is an honor and never gets old! πŸ΄πŸ“š

#packhorselibrarians #librarians

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Join me and Left Bank Books at St. Louis Public Library, Buder Branch, to meet the amazing packhorse librarians tomorrow, Thursday, July 10th at 6pm! πŸ΄πŸ“š

slpl.bibliocommons.com/events/67fd2...

#packhorselibrarians #librarians #appalachia #literacy #bookrelease #community #booklover #horselover

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Join me and Left Bank Books at
St. Louis Public Library, Buder Branch, to meet the amazing packhorse librarians on Thursday, July 10th at 6pm! πŸ΄πŸ“š

slpl.bibliocommons.com/events/67fd2...

#packhorselibrarians #librarians #appalachia #literacy #bookrelease#community #booklover #horselover #hope

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❓READER QUESTION❓

Answer: They were local women & accepted. But given the times, they might have carried knives or an occasional sidearm. Probably more for protection from animals.

#packhorselibrarians #librarians #appalachia #literacy #booklover #readerquestions

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🌟NEW🌟 Indie Bookstore in Troy, MO! Come check out the cozy Night Owl Books and visit me TOMORROW, Saturday, June 28th, 11am-1pm.πŸŒ™πŸ¦‰πŸ“š

#packhorselibrarians #librarians #appalachia #literacy #bookrelease. #community #booklover #horselover #hope #kentucky

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Hey BOOK LOVERS! 🌟NEW🌟 Indie Bookstore in Troy, MO! Come check out the cozy Night Owl Books and visit me on Saturday, June 28th, 11am-1pm.πŸŒ™πŸ¦‰πŸ“š

#packhorselibrarians #librarians #appalachia #literacy #bookrelease. #community #booklover #horselover #hope #kentucky

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Answer: The women were hired by the WPA, Works Progress Adminstration (a federal agency), through a provision called Public Law S1517 which was the provision that provided the funding.

#packhorselibrarians #librarians #appalachia #literacy #booklover #horselover #readerquestions

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🌟NEW🌟 Indie Bookstore in Troy, MO! Come check out the cozy Night Owl Books and visit me on Saturday, June 28th, 11am-1pm.πŸŒ™πŸ¦‰πŸ“š

#packhorselibrarians #librarians #appalachia #literacy #bookrelease. #community #booklover #horselover #hope #kentucky

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Thank you Mandi Fugate Sheffel and Read Spotted Newt! Glad folks are enjoying my book, Kentucky’s Packhorse Librarians @arcadiapublishing.bsky.social

#packhorselibrarians #librarians #appalachia #literacy #bookrelease. #community #booklover #horselover #hope #kentucky

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Thank you Justin Begley of the Hazard Herald for your lovely article about my book tour with KENTUCKY’S PACKHORSE LIBRARIANS with @arcadiapublishing.bsky.social .

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#packhorselibrarians #librarians #appalachia #literacy #bookrelease #booklover #horselover #kentucky

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#packhorselibrarians #librarians #appalachia #literacy #bookrelease. #community #booklover #horselover #hope #kentucky #booktour

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To say Kentucky is gorgeous is an understatement. πŸ΄πŸŒ„

#packhorselibrarians #librarians #appalachia #literacy #bookrelease. #community #booklover #horselover #hope #kentucky #booktour

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Last stop in Midway, KY! Thank you to Ashlee, Annie, and Cindy at A Likely Story bookstore. Met librarians, readers, and fur babies. πŸ΄πŸ“š

#packhorselibrarians #librarians #appalachia #literacy #bookrelease. #community #booklover #horselover #hope #kentucky #booktour

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Gorgeous afternoon is Hazard, KY. β˜€οΈ
Not only did I get to share packhorse librarians with readers at Read Spotted Newt but the owner, Mandi Fugate Sheffel, and employee, Davis Shoulders, are authors too!

#packhorselibrarians #librarians #bookrelease #booklover #horselover #kentucky #booktour

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Meet Nora, the taleless cat at The Taleless Dog Booksellers. Yes, you read that correctly. Met the owner, cuddled Nora, shopped, and signed books. πŸˆβ€β¬›πŸ›οΈπŸ“š

#packhorselibrarians #librarians #appalachia #literacy #bookrelease. #community #booklover #horselover #hope #kentucky #BookTour

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Friday night fun! πŸ΄πŸ“š Wonderful meeting Roderick Mullins, Co-Host of Stories of Appalachia in-person tonight. Thank you Pike County Libraries for hosting a book signing.

#packhorselibrarians #librarians #appalachia #literacy #bookrelease. #community #booklover #horselover #hope #kentucky #booktour

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A cozy rainy day with Leslie Co. Public Library , packhorse librarians, and Dolly Parton in Hyden, KY.

#packhorselibrarians #librarians #appalachia #literacy #bookrelease. #community #booklover #horselover #hope #kentucky #booktourπŸ΄πŸ“šβ˜”οΈ

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Coffee. β˜•οΈ I need coffee this morning. And Van Lear by Danny K. Blevins.

#packhorselibrarians #librarians #appalachia #literacy #bookrelease. #community #booklover #horselover #hope #kentucky #booktour

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Such a fun Book Talk at Johnson County Public Library tonight. Thank you Christy Terry, Patty Reeves, and all the book club members for your warm welcome! πŸ΄πŸ“š

#packhorselibrarians #librarians #appalachia #literacy #bookrelease. #community #booklover #horselover #hope #kentucky #booktour

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Sharing packhorse librarian history with Paintsville Independent Schools students was a delight! Thank you Michelle Daniels Stambaugh for the warm welcome and invitation.

#packhorselibrarians #librarians #appalachia #literacy #bookrelease #community #booklover #horselover #kentucky #booktour

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Fuzzy Duck Coffee Shop & CoffeeTree Books is magical! Book talk and coffee πŸ“—β˜•οΈ this morning in Morehead, KY started the day in the best way. Thank you Andrew for the invitation.

#packhorselibrarians #librarians #appalachia #literacy #bookrelease #booklover #horselover #kentucky #booktour

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We had such a fun evening chatting about all things packhorse librarians, we forgot a group pic. Thank you for those that came out and to Joseph-Beth Booksellers for hosting a signing. πŸ΄πŸ“š

#packhorselibrarians #librarians #appalachia #booklover #horselover #hope #kentucky #booktour

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Always a treat to spend time on @hindmanschool.bsky.social
beautiful campus and Troublesome Creek. Thank you to Archivist Sarah Insalaco for the invite and Read Spotted Newt for being the bookseller! πŸ΄πŸ“š

#packhorselibrarians #librarians #appalachia #booklover #horselover #hope #kentucky #booktour

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The gorgeous, historical Paul Sawyier Public Library was a lovely place for an author event this evening. I enjoyed meeting Frankfort patrons and history buffs, and having the honor of sharing Poor Richard's Books table with these amazing authors. πŸ΄πŸ“š

#packhorselibrarians #kentucky #booktour

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Fascinating day at Quillin Leather & Tack seeing how each piece is handmade. πŸ΄πŸ“š

#packhorselibrarians #librarians #appalachia #literacy #bookrelease. #community #booklover #horselover #hope #kentucky #booktour

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