An interview with Kirsten Turner, founder of one of the 21st century Packhorse Librarian movements helping the Appalachias The post Back Porch Book Chat: Kirsten Turner, the 21st c. Packhorse Librarian appeared first on Redeemed Reader.

Dear Duck, Please Come! is a story for young lovers of forest animals or celebrants of losing teeth, or anyone who likes to practice being a good friend. The post Dear Duck, Please Come! by Sarah Mackenzie appeared first on Redeemed Reader.

This year’s Caldecott honor books feature warm family ties, amazing skills and ambitions fulfilled. The post 2025 Caldecott Honor Books: *Home in a Lunchbox, My Daddy Is a Cowboy, *Noodles on a Bicycle, and Up Up Ever Up appeared first on Redeemed Reader.

Chooch Helped is a loving depiction of a Cherokee girl’s little-brother issues The post 2025 Caldecott Medal: Chooch Helped by Andrea L. Rogers appeared first on Redeemed Reader.

Across The Years The Paris Dancer by Nicola Rayner is a fabulous dual timeline novel that I really enjoyed. The action is set in Paris during World War II and in New York City in 2012. We hear the war years through the voice of a young girl and in the first person. In 2012 […]

The Prince of Yorsha Doon is a fun adventurous romp in the form of a picture book for fans of The Wingfeather Saga. The post The Prince of Yorsha Doon by Andrew Peterson appeared first on Redeemed Reader.

A booklist about the refugee experience with titles for all ages. The post Strangers & Sojourners: A Redeemed Reader Booklist about the Refugee and Immigrant Experience appeared first on Redeemed Reader.

Words By Heart is a powerful and nuanced Story full of Truth, laid on the firm foundation that it is not enough to hide Scripture in our hearts; we must believe it and live thereby in the face of trial and prejudice. The post *Words By Heart by Ouida Sebestyen appeared first on Redeemed Reader.

Soul School is a well-researched, thoughtful, and joyful exploration of Black literature for children and teens. Highly recommended. The post *Soul School by Amber O’Neal Johnston appeared first on Redeemed Reader.

Life Is For Living The Old Girls’ Chateau Escape by Kate Galley is a light-hearted contemporary novel that I enjoyed. It is part of the Old Girls series but can be read as a stand-alone. With lead characters in their seventies and eighties, we see that life is for living whatever your age. Life is […]