Bibliograph

The oldest student, how Mary Walker learned to read, Rita Lorraine Hubbard ; [illustrated by] Oge Mora

Type

Label

The oldest student, how Mary Walker learned to read, Rita Lorraine Hubbard ; [illustrated by] Oge Mora

Language

eng

resource.biographical

individual biography

Illustrations

illustrations

Index

no index present

Intended audience

004-008Grades: K-3AD830L, Lexile

Literary Form

non fiction

Main title

The oldest student

Oclc number

1090697585

Responsibility statement

Rita Lorraine Hubbard ; [illustrated by] Oge Mora

resource.studyProgramName

Accelerated Reader, LG, 4.6, 0.5, 0.5, 507316

Sub title

how Mary Walker learned to read

Summary

"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. This is the inspirationalsory of 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."--, Amazon

Target audience

juvenile

Classification