The Oldest Student: How Mary Walker Learned to Read

FROM SARAH:

This inspiring true story of Mary Walker, who learned to read at age 116, is inspiring, hope-filled, and illustrated with Oge Mora's lovely collage style. Highly recommended. This one is an RAR Premium Family Book Club pick.

FROM THE PUBLISHER:

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.

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