Appalachian Scrapbook : An A-B-C of Growing Up in the Mountains (2 Revised edition)

Filled with interesting information about the culture and heritage of the Southern Highlands, this enjoyable and easy-to-read volume would be a welcome addition in the classroom simply for the factual text.

Defining the region from A to Z - B is for Ballad; G is for Ginseng; R is for Railroad - the diverse assortment is further enhanced with the author's engaging hand-drawn illustrations.

Directed to elementary-school-age children in particular, it will have special appeal to teachers interested in Appalachian studies and cultural heritage.

The narrator speaks directly to children, seeking to engage them in dialogue.

Leaders wanting to encourage creative writing in students will find this volume useful in classrooms both in and beyond the region.