NORTH CAROLINA BOOK LIST

Set in the State - Dorothy's dearest wish is to be a librarian in a fine brick library just like the one she visited when she was small. But her new home in North Carolina has valleys and streams but no libraries.

State Figures - The Wright boys' interest in flying began with a toy given to them when they were small children.

Set in the State - Repeated for over two hundred years as an oral tradition, the legend of Betsy Dowdy is a classic American tale of a girl who simply believed she could be free.

State History - Mentions evolution - From the Appalachian Mountains to the Outer Banks, readers will be delighted to discover the beautiful state of North Carolina.

State Figure - Michael Jordan. The mere mention of the name conjures up visions of basketball played at its absolute best.

Set in the State - Climbing aboard the New York bound Silver Meteor train, Ruth Ellen embarks upon a journey toward a new life up North--one she can't begin to imagine.

Set in the State - This unforgettable tale has become a seasonal classic-a touching and joyful story about courage and the power of family.

State Figures - Chapter Book for Ages 6+ - When Tom Tate hears that Wilbur and Orville Wright are building a flying machine, he can't wait to try it. Tom's dad thinks it's dangerous.

Set in the State - Based on a true story, author Gloria Houston's joyous recounting of her great-aunt Arizona's quiet yet meaningful life reminds us of the special place a great teacher can hold in our hearts—even after we've grown up.

State Nature - Before the sun rises, an artist and her daughter slip out of their cottage into the morning air to explore and record the treasures of their North Carolina barrier island.

Local Author - 35 of Carl Sandburg's luminary poems into one collection that is specially designed for children.