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4.64 AVERAGE
I have a preproduction copy from the ILA conference. It is a beautiful memoir. This book shares historical facts and an inspirational story about learning at any age.
This astonishing true story literally made my 6 year old gasp out loud numerous times with amazement. We loved The Oldest Student, including the interesting illustrations and the photographs in the back. More than anything, we simply loved learning about someone whose exemplary determination and willingness to try new things, regardless of her age, were inspirational.
Incredible story of a woman whose life spanned 121 years. She was a slave until the Emancipation Proclamation freed her at age 8. She was so busy working she finally got around to learning to read at age 116- a truly incredible woman.
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Content Warnings
Minor: Physical abuse, Slavery, Violence
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What a fantastic, beautiful book!! Several things:
First, DO NOT read this while you're at work unless you want to get all snotty up inside your mask. Yikes!
Second, I have not a single doubt in my mind that Oge Mora will one day win the Caldecott award. Her artwork is genius. The subtle way she portrays the characters across the gamut of emotions, the soft colors and beautiful use of mixed media, the visual way she portrays Mary's illiteracy/literacy (showing words as squiggles or as a mishmash of unreadable text clippings at first, then shifting to readable words after Mary learns to read). Just *chef kiss*
Third, what an amazing person. What an amazing story. I'm getting a little choked up just thinking about it now, so I'm going to wrap this up. I just loved this one a whole lot
First, DO NOT read this while you're at work unless you want to get all snotty up inside your mask. Yikes!
Second, I have not a single doubt in my mind that Oge Mora will one day win the Caldecott award. Her artwork is genius. The subtle way she portrays the characters across the gamut of emotions, the soft colors and beautiful use of mixed media, the visual way she portrays Mary's illiteracy/literacy (showing words as squiggles or as a mishmash of unreadable text clippings at first, then shifting to readable words after Mary learns to read). Just *chef kiss*
Third, what an amazing person. What an amazing story. I'm getting a little choked up just thinking about it now, so I'm going to wrap this up. I just loved this one a whole lot
An inspiring picture book biography of the woman who learned to read when she was 116. Great to tie into curriculum and conversations about slavery, literacy, and perseverance. Highly recommended for ages 6-8.
What an inspiring story of a slave who always want to learn to read. After she was freed she was busy working multiple jobs and raising her children but she always dreamed of reading. She finally learned to read when she was almost 100 years old. What an amazing woman! A must read for students to understand how some people haven't had the same opportunities as others but it is never to late in life to learn.