Mary McLeod Bethune, woman of courage, Patricia and Frederick McKissack
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Mary McLeod Bethune, woman of courage, Patricia and Frederick McKissack
Language
eng
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no index present
Literary form
non fiction
Main title
Mary McLeod Bethune
Medium
electronic resource
Nature of contents
dictionaries
Responsibility statement
Patricia and Frederick McKissack
Series statement
Famous African Americans
Sub title
woman of courage
Summary
After having a book snatched from her little hand, Mary McLeod, the child of former slaves, resolved to learn to read. Many years later, with 1.50 in her pocket, Mary McLeod Bethune set out to make education a reality for other African Americans. The school she started in Florida is a legacy that continues her mission today. Bethune founded the National Council of Negro Women and was appointed to the National Youth Administration by President Franklin D. Roosevelt. This inspiring, readable biography shows the power of determination and a dream
Target audience
juvenile
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