The Oldest Student: How Mary Walker Learned to Read by Rita Lorraine Hubbard

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The Oldest Student: How Mary Walker Learned to Read by Rita Lorraine Hubbard

Imagine learning to read at the age of 116 Discover the true story of Mary Walker, the nation's oldest student who did just that, in this picture book from a Caldecott Honor-winning illustrator and a rising star author.

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 unbelivable 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.
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ISBN 13 9781524768294
ISBN 10 1524768294
Title The Oldest Student: How Mary Walker Learned to Read
Author Rita Lorraine Hubbard
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Publisher Schwartz And Wade
Year published 2020-01-07
Number of pages 40
Prizes Winner of Comstock Read Aloud Book Award 2021, Winner of Rhode Island Children's Book Award 2022, Winner of Texas Bluebonnet Award 2022, Short-listed for Ohioana Book Award - About Ohio or an Ohioan 2021, Nominated for Arizona Young Readers Award 2023, Nominated for Minnesota Book Award 2022, Nominated for Tennessee Volunteer State Book Award 2021, Nominated for Virginia Young Readers Program Award 2021
Cover note Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary.
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