
Mary McLeod Bethune
Written by Eloise Greenfield and Illustrated by Jerry Pinkney
An illustrated biography of Mary McLeod Bethune, the daughter of former slaves who wanted nothing more than to learn to read. She realized her dream and started a school so other black children could learn to read, too. She also founded a hospital and worked her whole life to improve the conditions of black people in the South.
Age Range | 6 - 10 years |
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Copyright Year | 1977 |
Page Count | 40 |
Publisher | HarperCollins |
Grade Level | 1st - 5th |
ISBN | 9780064461689 |
Lexile | 820 |
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