{"product_id":"the-oldest-student-how-mary-walker-learned-to-read","title":"The Oldest Student: How Mary Walker Learned to Read by Rita Lorraine Hubbard","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eImagine learning to read at the age of 116! Discover the true story of Mary Walker, the nation's oldest student who did just that, in this picture book from a Caldecott Honor-winning illustrator and a rising star author. \u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn 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. From Rita Lorraine Hubbard and rising star Oge More comes the inspirational story of Mary Walker, a woman whose long life spanned from the Civil War to the Civil Rights Movement, and who--with perseverance and dedication--proved that you're never too old to learn.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\" \u003cb\u003eInspiring\u003c\/b\u003e\" -- \u003ci\u003eThe Wall Street Journal \u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\"A lovely, inspirational picture-book biography about \u003cb\u003e beating the odds\u003c\/b\u003e and \u003cb\u003e achieving your dreams\u003c\/b\u003e.\" \u003ci\u003e--Booklist, \u003c\/i\u003estarred review\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\"Walker's determination and her long, long life--she died at 121--offer \u003cb\u003egenuine inspiration\u003c\/b\u003e.\" -- \u003ci\u003ePublishers Weekly, \u003c\/i\u003e starred review\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\" \u003cb\u003eEnjoy this book with every child you know\u003c\/b\u003e; let Mary Walker become a household name.\" -- \u003ci\u003eKirkus Reviews, \u003c\/i\u003e starred review \u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"An absorbing narrative\u003c\/b\u003e and excellent illustrations combine to create a \u003cb\u003emoving\u003c\/b\u003e story of encouragement for youngsters.\" -- \u003ci\u003eSchool Library Journal, \u003c\/i\u003estarred review\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\" \u003cb\u003eA riveting portrait \u003c\/b\u003eof a strong-willed American icon.\" -- \u003ci\u003eBookPage, \u003c\/i\u003estarrred review\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRita Lorraine Hubbard\u003c\/strong\u003e is the author of a number of nonfiction books for adults and runs the children's book review site Picture Book Depot. She is the author of \u003ci\u003eHammering for Freedom: The Story of William Lewis\u003c\/i\u003e, which was awarded the New Voices Award by Lee \u0026amp; Low Books and has received three starred reviews. Ms. Hubbard lives in Chattanooga, Tennessee. You can find her online at ritahubbard.com.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOge Mora\u003c\/strong\u003e is the author\/illustrator of \u003ci\u003eThank You, Omu! \u003c\/i\u003ewhich won a Caldecott Honor as well as the Coretta Scott King\/John Steptoe New Talent Award. It was also selected as a \u003ci\u003eNew York Times Book Review\u003c\/i\u003e Editors' Choice Staff Pick and was chosen by both \u003ci\u003ePublishers Weekly\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eSchool Library Journal\u003c\/i\u003e as a Best Book of 2018. Visit her at ogemora.com.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTarget age: 4 to 8\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAnne Schwartz Books\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePub Date: January 7, 2020\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e0.4\" H x 11.1\" L x 9.3\" W\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e40 pages\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHardcover\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Penguin Random House","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45201051648186,"sku":"9781524768287","price":18.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0444\/2213\/5968\/files\/81F9N5QS9cL._SL1500_01358d8f-60bd-42c5-aa0c-3b39005393e3.jpg?v=1759370181","url":"https:\/\/naturenurture.shop\/products\/the-oldest-student-how-mary-walker-learned-to-read","provider":"nature+nurture","version":"1.0","type":"link"}