The Oldest Student: How Mary Walker Learned to Read
By Rita Lorraine Hubbard
Illustrated by Oge Mora
By Rita Lorraine Hubbard
Illustrated by Oge Mora
By Rita Lorraine Hubbard
Illustrated by Oge Mora
By Rita Lorraine Hubbard
Illustrated by Oge Mora
By Rita Lorraine Hubbard
Illustrated by Oge Mora
By Rita Lorraine Hubbard
Illustrated by Oge Mora
Category: Children's Nonfiction | Children's Picture Books
Category: Children's Nonfiction | Children's Picture Books
Category: Children's Nonfiction | Children's Picture Books
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$18.99
Jan 07, 2020 | ISBN 9781524768287 | 4-8 years
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$20.99
Jan 07, 2020 | ISBN 9781524768294 | 4-8 years
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Jan 07, 2020 | ISBN 9781524768300 | 4-8 years
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Praise
“Inspiring“ —The Wall Street Journal
“A lovely, inspirational picture-book biography about beating the odds and achieving your dreams.” —Booklist, starred review
“Walker’s determination and her long, long life—she died at 121—offer genuine inspiration.” —Publishers Weekly, starred review
“Enjoy this book with every child you know; let Mary Walker become a household name.” —Kirkus Reviews, starred review
“An absorbing narrative and excellent illustrations combine to create a moving story of encouragement for youngsters.” —School Library Journal, starred review
“A riveting portrait of a strong-willed American icon.” —BookPage, starrred review
Awards
Comstock Read Aloud Book Award WINNER 2021
Rhode Island Children’s Book Award WINNER 2022
Texas Bluebonnet Award WINNER 2022
Arizona Young Readers Award NOMINEE 2023
Minnesota Book Award NOMINEE 2022
Tennessee Volunteer State Book Award NOMINEE 2021
Virginia Young Readers Program Award NOMINEE 2021
ALSC Notable Children’s Books SELECTION 2021
Bank Street College Best Children’s Book of the Year SELECTION 2021
Cooperative Children’s Book Center Choices SELECTION 2021
Notable Books for a Global Society Award SELECTION 2021
Ohioana Book Award – About Ohio or an Ohioan FINALIST 2021
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