New Picture Book 'The Library that Delivered Hope: The Women Who Brought Books by Horse' Released May 25

Kumon Publishing Co., Ltd. released the picture book 'The Library that Delivered Hope: The Women Who Brought Books by Horse' (written by Lauren H. Kerstein, illustrated by Becca Stadtlander, translated by Haruno Nakai) on May 25, 2026.

Set in 1930s America during the Great Depression, the story follows pack horse librarians who traveled to remote areas to promote literacy and equal access to reading. The book illustrates their efforts through beautiful artwork, serving as a starting point to think about modern social themes such as information inequality, reading barrier-free access, and women's advancement in society.

Key Points: - Explains the full scope and historical background of the pack horse library project. - An empowerment picture book portraying women's success. - Translated by Haruno Nakai, translator of the 'Diary of a Wimpy Kid' series. - Ideal as supplementary reading for elementary school Japanese curriculum.

Bibliographic Information: - Target: Elementary school students and above - ISBN: 978-4-7743-3969-6 - Price: 1,600 JPY + tax - Release Date: May 25, 2026