Rita L Hubbard
Author
Publisher
Schwartz & Wade Books
Publication Date
[2020]
Language
English
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2022 Bluestem Award Nominees
Black Authors: Youth Biographies (SCPL-YS)
Black History Biographies (WPL-Youth)
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Black Authors: Youth Biographies (SCPL-YS)
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Description
"A picture book biography sharing the inspiring and incredible true story of the nation's oldest student, Mary Walker, who learned to read at the age of 116"-- Provided by publisher.
Author
Publisher
Penguin Random House Grupo Editorial
Publication Date
2022.
Language
Español
Description
"En 1848, Mary Walker nació siendo esclava. A los 15 años fue liberada. A los 20, se casó y tuvo su primer hijo. A los 68 aún trabajaba y recogía dinero para su iglesia. A los 114, era el último miembro de su familia que aún vivía. A los 116 años, Mary Walker aprendió a leer. Nunca es demasiado tarde para aprender."-- Page 4 of cover.
Author
Publisher
Literary Safari Inc
Publication Date
[2026]
Language
English
Description
"Ronald McNair grew up poor and Black in a leaky house in 1950s South Carolina. That didn't stop him from dreaming big. He set his eyes on the stars and saw infinite possibilities. From standing up to segregation at age nine to becoming a NASA astronaut, Ronald defied every boundary. He mastered physics, earned a black belt in karate, played the saxophone, and soared toward space twice! This inspiring biography shows young readers that with courage...
Author
Series
Publisher
Rosen Publishing
Publication Date
2015.
Language
English
Description
Profiles of jobs in the nursing, dental, medical, and nutrition fields, among others, are included. Also highlighted are the variety of opportunities available to students of varying education levels, as well as the health care fields fastest growing and most in-demand professions.
7) Playwriting
Author
Series
Publisher
Cavendish Square Publishing
Publication Date
2017.
Language
English

