That Book Woman, By Heather Henson, Illustrated by David Small
      This Bluebonnet book features a family that lives in the Appalachian mountains. The family does not have any neighbors near them and no school close to them. However, one of the daughters in the family, Lark, is literate and loves reading. Her older brother, Cal, however, does not understand her fascination with books and does not want to learn to read. One day, a woman comes to their door with a load of books. She wants to give the family the books for nothing in return. She comes frequently like clockwork to give them books no matter the weather conditions. After she comes during a horrible snowstorm to give them new books, Cal is surprised and wonders why books are so important to her. Cal then decides to ask Lark to teach him how to read. The next time that the woman comes with the books, she asks Cal to read something to her. After Cal does so, the woman says that this was all she wanted in exchange for the books.
      This book would be most appropriate for second and third-grade students. This book has engaging illustrations and a poetic feel to the text, so students can easily invest in the story. Additionally, the book features an author's note that explains the true history of the women who gave books to Appalachian families as part of a government initiative. This book would be a great introduction to a project that students could do by researching these amazing women. The author's note also includes resources to continue this resource. Additionally, this book demonstrates the true joy that reading can bring. It also shows students that historically, not everyone could learn how to read. This can connect to the modern world how there are still people at a disadvantage in this area. This helps students see the true value in learning how to read and their education.