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“When I was young in the mountains, I never wanted to go anywhere else.“

In When I Was Young in the Mountains, Cynthia Rylant lovingly recalls the simple joys and traditions of growing up in Appalachia. Through vivid and poetic language, paired with Diana Goode's evocative illustrations, this nostalgic tale celebrates family, nature, and a deep sense of belonging to a place filled with love and wonder.

When I Was Young in the Mountains is a lyrical tribute to the beauty and simplicity of rural life. Cynthia Rylant‘s tender prose captures the spirit of Appalachia, evoking a strong sense of home and community.

That time I saw a book advertised on a library poster and asked the librarian where to find it so she called over another librarian and asked her to escort me to the children‘s section. 🤣 It is a really interesting picture book, esp if you like books such as The Bookwoman of Troublesome Creek. 🤷‍♀️🙌🏻

Here‘s a nice book to complement #TheWomanOfTroublesomeCreekAnd #TheGiverOfStars
all three of these clips are about the packhorse librarians of Kentucky.
Interestingly in Louisiana librarians would deliver library books by flatboat.

Thanks for the recommendation @tpixie
This nonfiction books goes nicely with The Book Woman of Troublesome Creek. Lots of old black and white photos to go along with the facts. I quite enjoyed this one.

Caldecott winner, When I Was Young in the Mountains is a must read IR, F picture book. In this book, the readers get a glimpse of a simple country life in the mountains. We learn that sometimes a person can have very little, but that very little means a great deal to them. The author describes a wonderful life of routine, sacrifice, family, and love. The pictures do such a great job of representing the story that you could almost learn the story