The oldest student : how Mary Walker learned to read
Hubbard, Rita L.2020
Book
In 1848, Mary Walker was born into slavery. At age 15, she was freed, and by age 20, she was married and had her first child. By age 68, she had worked numerous jobs, including cooking, cleaning, babysitting, and selling sandwiches to raise money for her church. At 114, she was the last remaining member of her family. And at 116, she learned to read. From Rita Lorraine Hubbard and rising star Oge More comes the unbelievable and inspirational story of Mary Walker, a woman whose long life spanned from the Civil War to the Civil Rights Movement, and who - with perseverance and dedication - proved that you're never too old to learn.
Main title:
The oldest student : how Mary Walker learned to read / Rita Lorraine Hubbard ; illustrated by Oge Mora.
Author:
Hubbard, Rita L., authorMora, Oge, artist
Imprint:
New York : Schwartz & Wade Books, 2020.
Collation:
40 pages : illustrations
Audience:
Ages: 4-8.Grades: K-3.Juvenile.
ISBN:
9781524768287 (hbk)
Dewey class:
306.362092J306.362
Language:
English
Subject:
Walker, Mary, 1848-1969 -- Juvenile literatureWomen slaves -- United States -- Biography -- Juvenile literatureFreedmen -- United States -- Biography -- Juvenile literatureIlliterate persons -- United States -- Biography -- Juvenile literatureNon-Fiction 5+Personal and Social IssuesChildren's / Teenage: general interestChildren's / Teenage reference material
BRN:
471163