In 240 pages, A Pencil Grows in Kentucky weaves together listening lessons,  creative writing lessons, and true stories of amazing Appalachian women of Kentucky. Best of all, the book features the powerful poetry of 70 young women from her Appalachia Girl Dreaming workshop.

Bravo to our cover artist Shade Hatmaker.​

An inspiring read for dreamers

and writers of all ages.

$14.95​

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