The Oldest Student: How Mary Walker Learned to Read

Author(s): Rita Lorraine Hubbard; Oge Mora (Illustrator)

Graphic (Junior) | Junior Fiction 5-9-year-olds | Biography

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.

Kathleen's review - This book is in picture book format, but it's not for pre-schoolers. It's a truly inspirational story about learning to read so will cater to the beginner at school through to older kids struggling with dyslexiaIt's also a fascinating historical account going from slavery in the United States through to the modern day.

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Product Information

General Fields

  • : 9781524768287
  • : Random House Children's Books
  • : Red Fox
  • : 0.459035
  • : January 2020
  • : .5 Inches X 9.38 Inches X 11.38 Inches
  • : books

Special Fields

  • : Rita Lorraine Hubbard; Oge Mora (Illustrator)
  • : 40
  • : English
  • : 2001
  • : Hardback