Appalachia: The Voices of Sleeping Birds

Lyrical prose and warm watercolor illustrations bring a "certain part of the country called Appalachia" alive for young readers. Two award-winning artists, forever touched by their experiences growing up in this unique landscape, have teamed to create a quietly powerful and beautifully crafted portrait of life in a timeless place.

Cynthia Rylant lives in Eugene, Oregon.

Barry Moser lives in western Massachusetts.