An exciting addition to the history of literacy and Appalachian history. The illustrations beautifully reflect a moonlit environment. This picture book tells the story of the first classes geared towards remedying the high illiteracy rate in Appalachia in the early 20th century.
My Kentucky Moonlight School by Kim Michele Richardson, (List Price: $18.99, Norton Young Readers, 9781324054085, August 2026)
Reviewed by Frankie, Carmichael’s Bookstore in Louisville, KY