Carrying Our Stories

June 16, 2026.Reading time 6 minutes.

Recently, I learned to pack a mule…My interest in mule packing began when I read about the packhorse librarians who carried books into remote areas of Eastern Kentucky during the Great Depression.

Big Bookish Announcement (& Giveaway)!

April 8, 2023.Reading time 2 minutes.

Big book news! And a giveaway to celebrate.

Meet the “Master of Sketchery,” an interview with Aedan Peterson

August 8, 2022.Reading time 8 minutes.

Wondering who created the delightful covers and interior illustrations of the Tree Street Kids series? It’s Aedan Peterson! I’ve loved working with Aedan and know you’ll enjoy hearing more about his art, his process, and an exciting new project you and your family will love!

Twisters and Big Book Announcements

October 7, 2019.Reading time 12 minutes.

By Amanda Cleary Eastep For the book announcement, skip down the page to The Third Tornado! The First Tornado “Is this a war?” That’s what I remember thinking when it happened. We were driving back from a family reunion on a long stretch of road that cut through Midwest corn fields . . . acre […]