Launch of Abigail @ 2026 Public Library Association Conference
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Chatham Rabbits’ Sarah McCombie is a songwriter, a storyteller — and now, a published author. Her illustrated children’s book, Abigail and the Journey of a Pack Horse Librarian, illustrated by Kelley Wills, brings an unsung piece of American history to life through the band’s beloved song Abigail. The band celebrated the launch with two live performances at PLA:
- Chatham Rabbits at the Ingram Library booth April 1 | 4:30 PM
- Chatham Rabbits at the Ingram VIP Party April 2 | 6:00 PM
About the book
Abigail and the Journey of a Pack Horse Librarian
$40.00
Written by Sarah McCombie | Illustrated by Kelley Wills
This is a song about a girl and her horse.
With vivid imagery and stunning hand-painted illustrations, Sarah McCombie and Kelley Wills pay tribute to the Kentucky Pack Horse Librarians of the Great Depression—a revolutionary federal works program that employed citizens, encouraged literacy, promoted animal welfare, and fostered community.
Written first as a song by the band Chatham Rabbits, the 36 pages of paintings make Abigail come alive for readers of all ages. The backmatter is an educator’s guide, brimming with more engaging stories, chord charts for the music, and lesson material that takes Abigail beyond the page.