Holiday Shopping!

Recommended for Christmas!

True Christmas Stories From the Heart of Appalachia

Publishing by the JSF in 2019 and a great Christmas Gift for an adult, “True Christmas Stories From the Heart of Appalachia” is a full-color, 216-page book that captures the spirit of Christmas in 43 stories by 39 authors.

Another World: Ballet Lessons from Appalachia

This boundary-crossing JSF new release by Edwina Pendarvis views ballet through the eyes of twenty-four Appalachian women — most from the Tri-State area — who began their ballet lessons in childhood.

Free book with any order over $50.00!

Nov. 25 through Dec. 31: Receive a copy of Appalachian Christmas Stories with any website order over $50.00.

SHIPPING NOTE: To receive shipments by Christmas, please place online orders by Dec. 17. Contact the JSF directly at 606.326.1667 for express shipping options.

Other great Christmas ideas!

ONLINE SHOPPING: While our physical storefront remains closed to the public, we are continuing daily operations with in many cases same-day processing of online book purchases. Please considering SHOPPING THE JSF ONLINE.

HOLIDAY HOURS: Our store will be open for walk-in customers this holiday season! Monday, Nov. 25, through Tuesday, Dec. 31, noon to 3 p.m.

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Allan Eckert’s Winning of America Series

This Jesse Stuart Foundation best-selling series details accounts of frontiersmen and Native Americans and many dramatic events of the time period. Many years of research went into this popular series that also tells the story of wilderness America itself, its penetration and settlement.

Shop any of the 6 books in the series below, or BUY THE WHOLE SET!

Jesse Stuart Junior Books

Shop this popular book set for the young reader!

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Latest JSF News

Regional Readers plans meeting for Nov. 24

ASHLAND, Ky. — The Regional Readers book group plans to meet on Tuesday, November 24 in the JSF Conference Room.  Coffee and conversation at 2:00 pm; book discussion at 2:30 pm.  We will practice social distancing and wear masks.  The November selection is The Christmas Quilt by Thomas J. Davis.  A book of love, hope, and warmth, The Christmas Quilt is a compelling and tender account of a family [...]

By |November 23, 2020|Categories: Regional Readers|

Welcome to our newly revised website!

Dear Friends of the JSF: Welcome to the JSF’s newly revised website! First launched more than 20 years ago, the website has valuable information about the work of the Foundation and serves as a storefront for selling JSF Books and other inventory items. About 10 years ago we added an e-commerce component to expand our presence and make JSF books available to a broader audience. Our new website [...]

By |November 16, 2020|Categories: James M. Gifford, Jesse Stuart Foundation|

In Praise of Appalachian Soldiers

Historically, the people of Appalachia have played a major role in fighting for and defending America’s freedoms.  From colonial times to our current war against terrorism, Appalachian men and women have been at the forefront of battle. Soldiering was easy for Appalachian people because their life experiences often provided the skills necessary for survival and success.  They came from a rugged, agrarian background that prepared them for the hardships [...]

By |November 12, 2020|Categories: James M. Gifford|

JSF named Ashland Alliance Business of the Month

By Ashland Alliance ASHLAND, KY — Good books make good readers! The Jesse Stuart Foundation encourages businesses and local business leaders to promote reading. This holiday season, give the gift of reading! Few cities and towns in America can boast of a publishing house that focuses on local history, literature, and culture. This is one reason why the Ashland Alliance (Chamber of Commerce) Business of the Month for [...]

By |November 5, 2020|Categories: Jesse Stuart Foundation|
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