I'm Darby Karchut. I write stories filled with fantastical adventures, the love of wilderness, and the power of family. If you want to know more about me, visit my FAQ page.
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2022 Will Rogers Medallion Award
Bronze Medal for Illustrated Non-Fiction
A quirky collection of common and not-so-common cowboy words and sayings.
From prairie tenors to trotter boxes to grub slingers, the West is filled with strange and sometimes baffling words and expressions. Come sit by the campfire and let's talk cowboy.
COWBOYS, COW CHIPS, AND TARADIDDLES
Darby Karchut, author
Wes Karchut, illustrator
Copper Square Studios
ages 6-8
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