My Kentucky Moonlight School is another book (read via an online reader) due in August 2026 but is a must to talk about now. Kim Michele Richardson’s story is about a family, their community and how they learn to read during “Moonlight sessions” of schooling. It is sweet, educational and even a little humorous at times. This is enhanced by Chloe M. Giroux who illustrates the adventures of this family with earthy tones, bright shading and light use, and just the right amount of details.
This story about a family and the grandparents inability to read, might not resonate with younger listeners as this theme is a bit abstract. However, it allows us to see history in a new way. We see how education was needed to help people not just feel good about themselves, but find ways to connect with each other, 
and to better their lives. It is not flashy. It does not have “superheroes” saving the day in a traditional way. But it does have superheroes helping people better themselves, to take pride in what they can accomplish. This is done in many ways, such as one person is given a raise, another now can read to his granddaughter for the first time, and one can win a spelling bee beating the men.
Everything is terribly sweet, but not overly super-sweet. It did make me cry in a few spots (darn it!), though. I read via an online reader copy and I plan on finding copies for gifts and to the library next summer. The extras include are packed full of the why and hows of how this event came about and allows the reader to grow with the book as well.