Lumber Camp Library - 2002

This 2002 printing of Lumber Camp Library has been transformed into a handcrafted journal that celebrates the true story of one young girl’s determination to bring books to a remote logging camp deep in the Maine woods. Natalie Kinsey-Warnock’s gentle narrative, paired with James Bernardin’s rich illustrations, captures a quieter era when stories were shared by lamplight and the arrival of new books felt like a small miracle.

Set in the early 1900s, the story follows Ruby, whose love of reading leads her to help create a lending library for hardworking lumbermen far from home. Her simple act of kindness reminds us how powerful access to books can be and how even the smallest readers can make a lasting difference.

A selection of chapters from the original book remain inside this journal, interspersed with clean writing pages ready to hold new stories. The painted forest scenes and warm, nostalgic artwork make this piece especially lovely for readers who treasure literary history, community stories, and the magic of old-fashioned book lending.

SIZE:  8.25” x 5.25”
2002 Printing 

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We search for books that have been discarded and give them new life by turning them into one-of-a-kind journals and noebooks

• 72+ journal pages
• 24# acid-free paper
• Entire story included in all kids books, selections for longer novels/texts
• Sturdy antique brass metal coil, allows the journal to lay flat
• Handcrafted with love