
April 10, 2002 · Grades3-5
Carolyn Reeder is a history buff and the author of six historical novels for young people. Her first four books are set in Virginia at times between 1864 and 1933.
During the program, Reeder discusses her research and how she developed characters for Shades of Gray, Grandpa’s Mountain, Moonshiner’s Son, Across the Lines, and Captain Kate.
The program also includes a visit to Cumberland, Maryland to see the model of a canal boat that inspired the story of Captain Kate.