Intertwining fiction and historical fact, author Laura A. Stewart brings to life the story of a small nineteenth-century farming community’s quest to build Michigan’s first public schoolhouse. Set in 1828 near the grape-vined River Raisin in Michigan, this delightful picture book is narrated by Justus, a young boy who has never held a book other than the family Bible. Now, his close-knit community is gathering to build something he’s only dreamed of: a public schoolhouse.
As always, the public is welcome to attend.