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Mary McLeod Bethune

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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.


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Publisher: Enslow Publishers, Inc.
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  • ISBN: 9781464511172
  • Release date: January 1, 2013

EPUB ebook

  • ISBN: 9781464511172
  • File size: 4357 KB
  • Release date: January 1, 2013

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OverDrive Read
EPUB ebook

Languages

English

Levels

ATOS Level:3.1
Lexile® Measure:510
Interest Level:K-3(LG)
Text Difficulty:0-2

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.


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