Library's review
This book captures the hardship and spirit of one of the most inspiring figures in American history, Booker T. Washington, the legendary educator of freedmen. Author’s Note, Bibliography, Timeline, and Additional Notes.
Genres
Publication
Little, Brown Books for Young Readers (2012), Edition: First Edition, 48 pages
Description
"Born into slavery, young Booker T. Washington could only dream of learning to read and write. After emancipation, Booker began a five-hundred-mile journey, mostly on foot, to Hampton Institute, taking his first of many steps towards a college degree. When he arrived, he had just fifty cents in his pocket and a dream about to come true."--Amazon.com.
Awards
Triple Crown Awards (Nominee — 2016)
Parents' Choice Book Award (2012)
Cardinal Cup (Honor — Younger Readers — 2013)
South Dakota Children's Book Awards (Nominee — 2015)
Carter G. Woodson Book Award (Winner — 2013)
CCBC Choices (2013)
Chicago Public Library Best of the Best: Kids (Informational Books for Younger Readers — 2012)
Language
Original language
English
Pages
48
Physical description
48 p.; 11.1 inches
ISBN
9780316086578
DDC/MDS
| 370.92 |
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