Let's celebrate #libraries and #librarians this week and EVERY SINGLE DAY!
#hoperode #packhorselibrarians
Today is the #RighttoReadDay!
#hoperode #packhorselibrarians
Today is the #RighttoReadDay!
April 20, 2026 at 11:07 PM
Let's celebrate #libraries and #librarians this week and EVERY SINGLE DAY!
#hoperode #packhorselibrarians
Today is the #RighttoReadDay!
#hoperode #packhorselibrarians
Today is the #RighttoReadDay!
Books offer a window to the world and a doorway to the soul.
- Lauren H. Kerstein
#books #libraries #librarians #readers #reading #kidlit #kidlitart @scbwirockymtn.bsky.social @unionsquarekids.bsky.social @eastwestlit.bsky.social #beccastadtlander #HopeRode #horsebooks #WritingCommunity
- Lauren H. Kerstein
#books #libraries #librarians #readers #reading #kidlit #kidlitart @scbwirockymtn.bsky.social @unionsquarekids.bsky.social @eastwestlit.bsky.social #beccastadtlander #HopeRode #horsebooks #WritingCommunity
July 30, 2025 at 3:33 PM
Books offer a window to the world and a doorway to the soul.
- Lauren H. Kerstein
#books #libraries #librarians #readers #reading #kidlit #kidlitart @scbwirockymtn.bsky.social @unionsquarekids.bsky.social @eastwestlit.bsky.social #beccastadtlander #HopeRode #horsebooks #WritingCommunity
- Lauren H. Kerstein
#books #libraries #librarians #readers #reading #kidlit #kidlitart @scbwirockymtn.bsky.social @unionsquarekids.bsky.social @eastwestlit.bsky.social #beccastadtlander #HopeRode #horsebooks #WritingCommunity
Q&A with Lauren H. Kerstein about her new children's picture book, HOPE RODE. #partnership #hoperode
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April 23, 2026 at 10:56 AM
Q&A with Lauren H. Kerstein about her new children's picture book, HOPE RODE. #partnership #hoperode
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Hooray! Thank you, @tcbrbookreview.bsky.social, for making this day so special. I can't wait for everyone to hear about these remarkable women! #kidlit #librarians #HopeRode
[1/3] COVER REVEAL: Hope Rode by @laurenkerstein.bsky.social, illustrated by Becca Stadtlander! 📚🐎
Check our website for an exclusive interview with Lauren and a first look at the stunning cover that captures the spirit of these literacy pioneers!
www.thechildrensbookreview.com/hope-rode-by...
Check our website for an exclusive interview with Lauren and a first look at the stunning cover that captures the spirit of these literacy pioneers!
www.thechildrensbookreview.com/hope-rode-by...
Hope Rode, by Lauren H. Kerstein | Cover Reveal
We’re excited to celebrate incredible stories like Hope Rode, the inspiring tale of the Packhorse Librarians who brought books to Kentucky’s remote corners.
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March 6, 2025 at 3:53 PM
Hooray! Thank you, @tcbrbookreview.bsky.social, for making this day so special. I can't wait for everyone to hear about these remarkable women! #kidlit #librarians #HopeRode
@lisaljrogers.bsky.social #author of WOODY'S WORDS out this September, illo by #SusanReagan pub by Calkins Creek/Astra would like to #liftup Wellesley Free Library. Lisa says, "Libraries change lives for the better."
Graphic by Emme Beth PR
#kidlit #kidlitart #nonfiction #picturebooks #HopeRode
Graphic by Emme Beth PR
#kidlit #kidlitart #nonfiction #picturebooks #HopeRode
August 14, 2025 at 6:00 PM
@lisaljrogers.bsky.social #author of WOODY'S WORDS out this September, illo by #SusanReagan pub by Calkins Creek/Astra would like to #liftup Wellesley Free Library. Lisa says, "Libraries change lives for the better."
Graphic by Emme Beth PR
#kidlit #kidlitart #nonfiction #picturebooks #HopeRode
Graphic by Emme Beth PR
#kidlit #kidlitart #nonfiction #picturebooks #HopeRode
@JoanaPastro.bsky.social, #author of A FESTA FOR LUANA #Illustrated by Duda Oliva #published by #Atheneum/ Simon and Schuster, would like to #liftup Forsyth County Public Library. Visit Joana at joanapastro.com.
Graphic by Emme Beth PR
#kidlit #kidlitart #hoperode
Graphic by Emme Beth PR
#kidlit #kidlitart #hoperode
August 16, 2025 at 3:39 PM
@JoanaPastro.bsky.social, #author of A FESTA FOR LUANA #Illustrated by Duda Oliva #published by #Atheneum/ Simon and Schuster, would like to #liftup Forsyth County Public Library. Visit Joana at joanapastro.com.
Graphic by Emme Beth PR
#kidlit #kidlitart #hoperode
Graphic by Emme Beth PR
#kidlit #kidlitart #hoperode
@zombicatures.bsky.social, the author of The Many Misfortunes of Eugenia Wang, #Atheneum BFYR, would like to lift up @arapahoelibraries.bsky.social and @secondstarbooks.bsky.social The Many Misfortunes of Eugenia Wang is out 9/30/25. @simonkids #kidlit #kidlitart @scbwirockymtn #hoperode
August 2, 2025 at 3:31 PM
@zombicatures.bsky.social, the author of The Many Misfortunes of Eugenia Wang, #Atheneum BFYR, would like to lift up @arapahoelibraries.bsky.social and @secondstarbooks.bsky.social The Many Misfortunes of Eugenia Wang is out 9/30/25. @simonkids #kidlit #kidlitart @scbwirockymtn #hoperode
I can't wait to share my cover of #HOPERODE with you TOMORROW morning on @tcbrbookreview.bsky.social! And on Friday, I will share a way to schedule a virtual sneak peek. #Exciting #news
#kidlit
#kidlit
March 5, 2025 at 10:40 PM
I can't wait to share my cover of #HOPERODE with you TOMORROW morning on @tcbrbookreview.bsky.social! And on Friday, I will share a way to schedule a virtual sneak peek. #Exciting #news
#kidlit
#kidlit
@leahschanke.bsky.social , author of FREEDOM AT DAWN: ROBERT SMALLS'S VOYAGE OUT OF SLAVERY, Illo by @obohdraws.bsky.social publ by @albertwhitman.bsky.social would like to #liftup Hewlett-Woodmere Public Library in Hewlett, NY.
#kidlit #kidlitart #hoperode
#kidlit #kidlitart #hoperode
August 13, 2025 at 8:53 PM
@leahschanke.bsky.social , author of FREEDOM AT DAWN: ROBERT SMALLS'S VOYAGE OUT OF SLAVERY, Illo by @obohdraws.bsky.social publ by @albertwhitman.bsky.social would like to #liftup Hewlett-Woodmere Public Library in Hewlett, NY.
#kidlit #kidlitart #hoperode
#kidlit #kidlitart #hoperode
@LauraStegman.bsky.social author of middle-grade trilogy SUMMER OF L.U.C.K., READY OR NOT, and THE CHAMBERED NAUTILUS pub by @YoungDragonPress would like to #liftup Palms-Rancho Park Branch Library & Children's Book World Los Angeles.
#kidlit #kidlitart #HopeRode
#kidlit #kidlitart #HopeRode
August 11, 2025 at 3:54 PM
@LauraStegman.bsky.social author of middle-grade trilogy SUMMER OF L.U.C.K., READY OR NOT, and THE CHAMBERED NAUTILUS pub by @YoungDragonPress would like to #liftup Palms-Rancho Park Branch Library & Children's Book World Los Angeles.
#kidlit #kidlitart #HopeRode
#kidlit #kidlitart #HopeRode
Heather Preusser #author of the HEDGEHOG WHODUNIT series, #Illustrated by Gal Weizman #published by Andrew's McMeel would like to #liftup the #librarians at #Lafayette #PublicLibrary & the #booksellers at The Read Queen Bookstore!
#kidlit #kidlitart #HopeRode
Graphic by @emme_beth PR.
#kidlit #kidlitart #HopeRode
Graphic by @emme_beth PR.
August 9, 2025 at 4:07 PM
Heather Preusser #author of the HEDGEHOG WHODUNIT series, #Illustrated by Gal Weizman #published by Andrew's McMeel would like to #liftup the #librarians at #Lafayette #PublicLibrary & the #booksellers at The Read Queen Bookstore!
#kidlit #kidlitart #HopeRode
Graphic by @emme_beth PR.
#kidlit #kidlitart #HopeRode
Graphic by @emme_beth PR.
My mom & I had fun at Second Star to the Right Books! TY to all who #preordered! I loved signing books & adding stickers & bookmarks! You can still order signed copies at Second Star. TY Becca Stadtlander & Union Square Kids for helping me bring this book to life! #kidlit #hoperode
August 14, 2025 at 6:38 PM
My mom & I had fun at Second Star to the Right Books! TY to all who #preordered! I loved signing books & adding stickers & bookmarks! You can still order signed copies at Second Star. TY Becca Stadtlander & Union Square Kids for helping me bring this book to life! #kidlit #hoperode
HOPE RODE gallops to shelves TOMORROW! HOORAY!!! I can't wait to leave my books in #LittleFreeLibraries to celebrate the magic of #librarians, #booksellers, & #books
#kidlit #kidlitart #hoperode #nonfiction #librarianschangelives #booklove @eastwestlit.bsky.social @unionsquarekids.bsky.social
#kidlit #kidlitart #hoperode #nonfiction #librarianschangelives #booklove @eastwestlit.bsky.social @unionsquarekids.bsky.social
August 12, 2025 at 2:47 AM
HOPE RODE gallops to shelves TOMORROW! HOORAY!!! I can't wait to leave my books in #LittleFreeLibraries to celebrate the magic of #librarians, #booksellers, & #books
#kidlit #kidlitart #hoperode #nonfiction #librarianschangelives #booklove @eastwestlit.bsky.social @unionsquarekids.bsky.social
#kidlit #kidlitart #hoperode #nonfiction #librarianschangelives #booklove @eastwestlit.bsky.social @unionsquarekids.bsky.social
[2/3] This gorgeous picture book celebrates the Packhorse Librarians who traversed Kentucky's rugged Appalachian terrain during the 1930s-40s to bring books to isolated communities.
#HopeRode #PackhorseLibrarians #PictureBooks #LiteracyMatters #WomensHistory
#HopeRode #PackhorseLibrarians #PictureBooks #LiteracyMatters #WomensHistory
March 6, 2025 at 3:32 PM
[2/3] This gorgeous picture book celebrates the Packhorse Librarians who traversed Kentucky's rugged Appalachian terrain during the 1930s-40s to bring books to isolated communities.
#HopeRode #PackhorseLibrarians #PictureBooks #LiteracyMatters #WomensHistory
#HopeRode #PackhorseLibrarians #PictureBooks #LiteracyMatters #WomensHistory
[3/3] These remarkable women faced harsh weather and exhaustion because they believed literacy was worth every difficult mile. Their story reminds us that a single book can spark dreams and change lives.
#HopeRode #PackhorseLibrarians #PictureBooks #LiteracyMatters #WomensHistory
#HopeRode #PackhorseLibrarians #PictureBooks #LiteracyMatters #WomensHistory
March 6, 2025 at 3:32 PM
[3/3] These remarkable women faced harsh weather and exhaustion because they believed literacy was worth every difficult mile. Their story reminds us that a single book can spark dreams and change lives.
#HopeRode #PackhorseLibrarians #PictureBooks #LiteracyMatters #WomensHistory
#HopeRode #PackhorseLibrarians #PictureBooks #LiteracyMatters #WomensHistory
@MichalBabay, author of ON FRIDAY AFTERNOON, Ill by Menahem Halberdstadt, pub by @charlesbridge.bsky.social, would like to #liftup @pimacounty-d1.bsky.social
Michal spent all her childhood free time in #murphywilmotlibrary.
Michal says: "Libraries & librarians are magical."
#kidlit #HopeRode
Michal spent all her childhood free time in #murphywilmotlibrary.
Michal says: "Libraries & librarians are magical."
#kidlit #HopeRode
August 3, 2025 at 1:43 PM
@MichalBabay, author of ON FRIDAY AFTERNOON, Ill by Menahem Halberdstadt, pub by @charlesbridge.bsky.social, would like to #liftup @pimacounty-d1.bsky.social
Michal spent all her childhood free time in #murphywilmotlibrary.
Michal says: "Libraries & librarians are magical."
#kidlit #HopeRode
Michal spent all her childhood free time in #murphywilmotlibrary.
Michal says: "Libraries & librarians are magical."
#kidlit #HopeRode
@ImaginationSoup.bsky.social a.k.a. Melissa Taylor, blogger extraordinaire and author of TOVA'S SWEET SOLUTION Illustrated by Aurélie Lise-Anne, published by @redcometpressbooks.bsky.social would like to lift up Ellensburg Public Library & The Bookies. Visit Melissa at imaginationsoup.net
#HopeRode
#HopeRode
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August 7, 2025 at 5:41 PM
@ImaginationSoup.bsky.social a.k.a. Melissa Taylor, blogger extraordinaire and author of TOVA'S SWEET SOLUTION Illustrated by Aurélie Lise-Anne, published by @redcometpressbooks.bsky.social would like to lift up Ellensburg Public Library & The Bookies. Visit Melissa at imaginationsoup.net
#HopeRode
#HopeRode
She would also like to lift up Inkwood Books in Haddonfield, NJ. They personalize online orders with local author signatures! Follow Angela at www.angeladegroot.com
Graphic by Emme Beth PR
#kidlit #kidlitart #HopeRode #librarianschangelives #booksellersarethebest
Graphic by Emme Beth PR
#kidlit #kidlitart #HopeRode #librarianschangelives #booksellersarethebest
August 10, 2025 at 4:37 PM
She would also like to lift up Inkwood Books in Haddonfield, NJ. They personalize online orders with local author signatures! Follow Angela at www.angeladegroot.com
Graphic by Emme Beth PR
#kidlit #kidlitart #HopeRode #librarianschangelives #booksellersarethebest
Graphic by Emme Beth PR
#kidlit #kidlitart #HopeRode #librarianschangelives #booksellersarethebest
Here it is! A quick video montage of HOPE RODE's Little Free Library #bookbirthday tour. Thank you for galloping beside me today, Danielle, and the awesome videographer work. @unionsquarekids.bsky.social @eastwestlit.bsky.social @littlefreelibrary.bsky.social #kidlit #hoperode
August 13, 2025 at 2:55 AM
Here it is! A quick video montage of HOPE RODE's Little Free Library #bookbirthday tour. Thank you for galloping beside me today, Danielle, and the awesome videographer work. @unionsquarekids.bsky.social @eastwestlit.bsky.social @littlefreelibrary.bsky.social #kidlit #hoperode
#TonyaEllisBooks, author of THEY BUILT ME FOR FREEDOM @harpercollins.bsky.social 2024/ illo #JeninMohammed and COOKOUT CHEMISTRY @charlesbridgepublishing (2027) would like to #liftup @fbclibraries & thank the #librarians who have encouraged her to dream big dreams! #kidlit #hoperode #kidlitart
August 4, 2025 at 1:23 PM
#TonyaEllisBooks, author of THEY BUILT ME FOR FREEDOM @harpercollins.bsky.social 2024/ illo #JeninMohammed and COOKOUT CHEMISTRY @charlesbridgepublishing (2027) would like to #liftup @fbclibraries & thank the #librarians who have encouraged her to dream big dreams! #kidlit #hoperode #kidlitart
Book Review: ‘Hope Rode: The Promise of the Packhorse Librarians’ by Lauren H. Kerstein PLUS A Giveaway! #HopeRode
This post is sponsored by Lauren H. Kerstein. The review and opinions expressed in this post are based on my personal views. ABOUT THE BOOK Hope Rode: The Promise of the Packhorse…
This post is sponsored by Lauren H. Kerstein. The review and opinions expressed in this post are based on my personal views. ABOUT THE BOOK Hope Rode: The Promise of the Packhorse…
Book Review: ‘Hope Rode: The Promise of the Packhorse Librarians’ by Lauren H. Kerstein PLUS A Giveaway! #HopeRode
This post is sponsored by Lauren H. Kerstein. The review and opinions expressed in this post are based on my personal views. ABOUT THE BOOK Hope Rode: The Promise of the Packhorse Librarians Written by Lauren H. Kerstein Illustrated by Becca Stadtlander Ages: 4+ | 48 Pages Publisher: Union Square Kids (2025) | ISBN-13: 978-1454948483 Publisher's Book Summary: An empowering ode to the brave librarians from Kentucky.
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April 6, 2026 at 5:03 AM
Book Review: ‘Hope Rode: The Promise of the Packhorse Librarians’ by Lauren H. Kerstein PLUS A Giveaway! #HopeRode
This post is sponsored by Lauren H. Kerstein. The review and opinions expressed in this post are based on my personal views. ABOUT THE BOOK Hope Rode: The Promise of the Packhorse…
This post is sponsored by Lauren H. Kerstein. The review and opinions expressed in this post are based on my personal views. ABOUT THE BOOK Hope Rode: The Promise of the Packhorse…