![]() So, while Jacob was going through the library books, I went on-line. His teacher had told him that he could use up to two resources from the Internet. Of course, he waited until the eleventh hour to get started on his paper and so, even though I was angry with him for putting it off for so long, I told him I’d help him with his research. When my older son, Jacob, was in the ninth grade, he had to do a research paper and his topic was the WPA. What was your initial inspiration for creating this book? ![]() This interview was conducted via email in 2001. ![]() This foray into nonfiction by Schmitzer and super-versatile Appelt is a must-read not only for librarians and their fans but also history buffs and particularly those who enjoy books with strong, real-life girls and women. A fascinating and inspirational look at the courageous and determined women who brought books to the rural areas of Kentucky during the Great Depression. DOWN CUT SHIN CREEK: PACK HORSE LIBRARIANS OF KENTUCKY by Kathi Appelt and Jeanne Cannella Schmitzer (HarperCollins, 2001). ![]()
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