The Oldest Student: How Mary Walker Learned to Read - read free eBook in online reader or directly download on the web page. Select files or add your book in reader. Download and read online ebook The Oldest Student: How Mary Walker Learned to Read write by Rita Lorraine Hubbard. This book was released on 2020-01-07. The Oldest Student: How Mary Walker Learned to Read available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. 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.
Florette
Florette - read free eBook in online reader or directly download on the web page. Select files or add your book in reader. Download and read online ebook Florette write by Anna Walker. This book was released on 2018. Florette available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. A 2018 New York Times and New York Public Library Best Illustrated Picture Book When Mae's family moves to a new home, she wishes she could bring her garden with her. She'll miss the apple trees, the daffodils, and chasing butterflies in the wavy grass. But there's no room for a garden in the city. Or is there? Mae's story, gorgeously illustrated in watercolor, is a celebration of friendship, resilience in the face of change, and the magic of the natural world.
Stitch by Stitch
Stitch by Stitch - read free eBook in online reader or directly download on the web page. Select files or add your book in reader. Download and read online ebook Stitch by Stitch write by Rob Sanders. This book was released on 2021-10-12. Stitch by Stitch available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. From the blanket that his great-grandmother made for him as a boy, to the friends he gathered together in San Francisco as a young man, to the idea for a monument sewn of fabric and thread, Cleve Jones’ extraordinary life seems to have been stitched together bit by bit, piece by piece. Mentored by Harvey Milk, Jones first had the vision for what became the AIDS Memorial Quilt during a candlelight memorial for Milk in 1985. Along with friends, Cleve created the first panels for the quilt in 1987. The AIDS Memorial Quilt grew to be one of the largest public arts projects ever and helped grow awareness of HIV and AIDS. The Quilt is an iconic symbol of hope and remembrance and is Jones' shining achievement. It has since toured the world and been seen by millions. This evocative biography is a touching tribute to Jones' life of advocacy, the positive effects of a community working towards a common goal, and an inspiring story for young readers. Includes a timeline and extensive back matter.
Thank You, Omu! (Caldecott Honor Book)
Thank You, Omu! (Caldecott Honor Book) - read free eBook in online reader or directly download on the web page. Select files or add your book in reader. Download and read online ebook Thank You, Omu! (Caldecott Honor Book) write by Oge Mora. This book was released on 2018-10-02. Thank You, Omu! (Caldecott Honor Book) available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. A Caldecott Honor Book In this cozy, sweet story perfect for fans of Last Stop on Market Street as well as for the Thanksgiving season, a generous woman is rewarded by her community. A Spanish edition, ¡Gracias, Omu!, is also available. Everyone in the neighborhood dreams of a taste of Omu's delicious stew! One by one, they follow their noses toward the scrumptious scent. And one by one, Omu offers a portion of her meal. Soon the pot is empty. Has she been so generous that she has nothing left for herself? Debut author-illustrator Oge Mora brings to life a heartwarming story of sharing and community in colorful cut-paper designs as luscious as Omu's stew, with an extra serving of love. An author's note explains that "Omu" (pronounced AH-moo) means "queen" in the Igbo language of her parents, but growing up, she used it to mean "Grandma." This book was inspired by the strong female role models in Oge Mora's life. Don't miss Saturday, also written and illustrated by Oge Mora!
Rosa
Rosa - read free eBook in online reader or directly download on the web page. Select files or add your book in reader. Download and read online ebook Rosa write by Nikki Giovanni. This book was released on 2005. Rosa available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. A biography about Rosa Parks, the Alabama black seamstress who refused to give up her seat on a bus and helped establish the civil rights movement.
