Hubbard, Rita L.,

The oldest student : how Mary Walker learned to read / written by Rita Lorraine Hubbard ; illustrated by Oge Mora. - First edition. - New York : Schwartz & Wad Books, 2020. - 1 volume (unpaged) : color illustrations ; 29 cm

Includes bibliographical references.

"A picture book biography sharing the inspiring and incredible true story of the nation's oldest student, Mary Walker, who learned to read at the age of 116"--

Ages: 4-8. Grades: K-3.

9781524768287 (hardcover) 9781524768294 (hardcover library binding)

2019007529


Walker, Mary, 1848-1969 --Juvenile literature.
Walker, Mary, 1848-1969.


Women slaves--United States--Biography--Juvenile literature.
Freedmen--United States--Biography--Juvenile literature.
Illiterate persons--United States--Biography--Juvenile literature.
Slaves--United States--Biography.
Literacy--United States--Biography.

E444.W235 / H83 2020

306.3/62092 B