The Book Woman of Troublesome Creek by Kim Richardson

The Book Woman of Troublesome Creek by Kim Michele Richardson is a historical fiction novel about Cussy Mary, a "blue-skinned" woman in 1930s Kentucky who becomes a Pack Horse Librarian, delivering books to isolated communities during the Great Depression. Inspired by the real-life "Blue Fugates" and the WPA's Pack Horse Library Project, the story follows Cussy Mary as she navigates prejudice and poverty, using books to connect with people and find her own strength. It's a story of courage, resilience, and the power of literacy.