Imagine 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.

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. 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.

Binding Type: Hardcover
Publisher: Schwartz & Wade Books
Published: 01/07/2020
ISBN: 9781524768287
Pages: 40
Weight: 1.00lbs
Size: 11.10h x 9.30w x 0.50d

Review Citations: Booklist 11/01/2019 pg. 44
Publishers Weekly 11/18/2019
Bulletin of Ctr for Child Bks 12/01/2019
Kirkus Reviews 12/01/2019 pg. 191
School Library Journal 01/01/2020 pg. 90
Kirkus Reviews 01/01/2020 pg. 126
Horn Book Magazine 01/01/2020 pg. 105

Accelerated Reader Quiz #/Name: 507316 / Oldest Student: How Mary Walker Learned to Read
Reading Level: 4.6 / Interest Level: Lower Grade / Point Value: 0.5