The Oldest Student
How Mary Walker Learned to Read
$31.95
- Hardcover
40 pages
- Release Date
7 January 2020
Summary
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.
One of Slate’s 25 Greatest Picture Books of the Past 25 Years
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, ba…
Book Details
| ISBN-13: | 9781524768287 |
|---|---|
| ISBN-10: | 1524768286 |
| Author: | Rita Lorraine Hubbard, Oge Mora |
| Publisher: | Random House USA Inc |
| Imprint: | Ballantine Books Inc. |
| Format: | Hardcover |
| Number of Pages: | 40 |
| Release Date: | 7 January 2020 |
| Weight: | 470g |
| Dimensions: | 279mm x 229mm |
What They're Saying
Critics 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
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.
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.
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