Showing 1–3 of 3 titles

• Genre: US History
• Author: Rita Lorraine Hubbard

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  Hammering for Freedom

  By Rita Lorraine Hubbard, John Holyfield (Illustrator)

  In informative paragraphs and expressive paintings, this picture book tells the story of an enslaved blacksmith who steadfastly worked to buy freedom for himself and his family.

  • Nonfiction, History, US History, Biography
  • Notable Children's Books 2019
  • Middle
  • ISBN: 9781600609695
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  The Oldest Student: How Mary Walker Learned to Read

  By Rita Lorraine Hubbard (Author), Oge Mora (Illustrator)

  Mary Walker was born into slavery in 1848. After a lifetime of hard work, and as the remaining survivor of her family, she realizes a goal of learning to read at 116 years of age. 

  • Nonfiction, History, US History, Biography
  • Notable Children's Books 2021
  • Younger
  • ISBN: 9781524768287
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  The Oldest Student: How Mary Walker Learned to Read

  By Rita Lorraine Hubbard (Author), Nikki M. James (Narrator)

  The story of tenacious Mary Walker, who learned to read at the age of 116, is presented through an engaging, emotional, and honest narration highlighted by vivid illustrations by Oge More.

  • Nonfiction, History, US History, Audiobook
  • Notable Children's Recordings 2022
  • Middle
  • ISBN: 9781338751857