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A is for Appalachia

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This book is an accurate and informative portrait of the Southern Appalachian region. It is a book full of tales, language excursions, recipes and asides into the Native American population that first settled the region. Although intended for children, the book transcends age and place. It is a page-turner for anyone interested in cultural diversity and mesmerizing prose.

This book has so much information about Appalachia, the people and the customs. The author speaks directly to the reader and makes the reading fun!! Beautiful pictures add to the total value of the book. A class would benefit from the information contained here and any family would enjoy sharing the book together. Truly exciting!!

This is one of the most eloquent books for children on Appalachia that I have read. I use it in my university classes as well as state and national presentations.

This is a "must have" book for all children

Being an educator of young children living in the heart of Appalachia, I wanted a regional book that would shatter the stereotypes of Appalachia. Instead, this book seemed to embrace them. Yes, many of the things were true, but they do not represent the Appalachia of today. This greatly disappointed me.

The ideas represented in this book often reflect the history of Appalachia. I still use the book with my class, but we focus upon the "Then and Now." Unfortunately, if you live in another region of the USA, and if you are studying Appalachia, you might not realize that these are reflections from a past, not a true and current view.