Waxwing Books

Ever wonder what goes into making a picture book? 📚✨If so, you're in the right place.

Our publishing word of the month for June is: endpapers!

Endpapers are the pages glued to the inside covers of a hardcover book—but in picture books, they're often so much more than that. They can quietly introduce the story, set the mood, hide clues, or offer one final emotional moment before you close the book.

At Waxwing, we like to think of them as the curtains that open at the start of a show.

In a truly beautiful picture book, every page matters—even the ones before the story officially begins. Next time you open a picture book, take a closer look at the endpapers. You might discover they're telling a story of their own.

And have a peek at the endpapers in our upcoming picture book Books Up the Mountain. Do they give you any hints about the book? Let us know in the comments!

Happy 4th of July!

Pre-order Books Up the Mountain and bring home more than just a beautiful picture book.

To celebrate this inspiring picture book about the Packhorse Librarians of Appalachia, we're offering exclusive pre-order bonuses you won't want to miss:
🎨 A downloadable scrapbooking PDF guide + access to a virtual scrapbooking class
📖 A mini book club guide perfect for families and classrooms
✍️ A personalized bookplate with your name
🌟 Automatic entry to win our Waxwing Library Giveaway

And here's the golden twist… If you find a Golden Library Card tucked inside your copy when it arrives, you'll win a copy of every single Waxwing book!

Pre-order your copy of Books Up the Mountain: A Packhorse Librarian Story and celebrate courage, community, and the power of stories—with a few extra surprises along the way.

Only books purchased from the RAR Shop are eligible for pre-order bonuses, so head to https://shop.readaloudrevival.com/pages/books-up-the-mountain and pre-order your copy now!