Description: The Oldest Student: How Mary Walker Learned to Read Description Product Description 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 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. Review " Inspiring" — The Wall Street Journal “A lovely, inspirational picture-book biography about beating the odds and achieving your dreams.” —Booklist, starred review "Walker’s determination and her long, long life—she died at 121—offer genuine inspiration.” — Publishers Weekly, starred review “ Enjoy this book with every child you know; let Mary Walker become a household name.” — Kirkus Reviews, starred review “An absorbing narrative and excellent illustrations combine to create a moving story of encouragement for youngsters.” — School Library Journal, starred review “ A riveting portrait of a strong-willed American icon.” — BookPage, starrred review About the Author Rita Lorraine Hubbard is the author of a number of nonfiction books for adults and runs the children's book review site Picture Book Depot. She is the author of Hammering for Freedom: The Story of William Lewis, which was awarded the New Voices Award by Lee & Low Books and has received three starred reviews. Ms. Hubbard lives in Chattanooga, Tennessee. You can find her online at . Oge Mora is the author/illustrator of Thank You, Omu! which won a Caldecott Honor as well as the Coretta Scott King/John Steptoe New Talent Award. It was also selected as a New York Times Book Review Editors' Choice Staff Pick and was chosen by both Publishers Weekly and School Library Journal as a Best Book of 2018. Visit her at . Payment We currently accept payment through PayPal. Shipping We generally handle and process within 1-2 business days. Please make sure you enter the correct shipping address at the checkout. Returns If you might want to return your purchase, please request a return within 30 days after your order is placed. Your refund will be credited to your original form of payment. Contact Us If you have questions about your order or an item, please use the eBay's Message Center. About Us We are regarded to welcome you as an unwavering client. We will give you an astounding item with the best price. We are satisfied to offer greatly top notch items. You'll discover our items are ensured to go well past your desires! Thank you for shopping with us!
Price: 16.69 USD
Location: Denver, Colorado
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Brand: Schwartz & Wade
MPN: Does not apply
Color: Sky/Pale blue
Type: ABIS_BOOK
Edition: Illustrated
Book Title: Oldest Beginner: How Mary Walker Learned to Read
Item Length: 11.3in
Item Height: 0.6in
Item Width: 9.4in
Author: Rita Lorraine Hubbard
Format: Hardcover
Language: English
Topic: Biography & Autobiography / Women, People & Places / United States / African American, History / United States / General, United States / General
Publisher: Random House Children's Books
Publication Year: 2020
Genre: History, Juvenile Nonfiction
Item Weight: 16.4 Oz
Number of Pages: 40 Pages
