Mary McLeod Bethune

'During the years following the Civil War in rural South Carolina where opportunities for blacks to go to school were nonexistent, [Mary McLeod Bethune had to overcome many obstacles to pursue her dream of education for all children]. Simply told, this biography of an outstanding black educator has excellent illustrations.' 'SLJ.

Children's Books of 1977 (Library of Congress)

Biography of Mary Jane McLeod Bethune who made numerous contributions to education for Afro-Americans.

‘During the years following the Civil War in rural South Carolina where opportunities for blacks to go to school were nonexistent, [Mary McLeod Bethune had to overcome many obstacles to pursue her dream of education for all children]. Simply told, this biography of an outstanding black educator has excellent illustrations.' 'SLJ.

Children's Books of 1977 (Library of Congress)

Children's Literature

New in paperback is Greenfield's book for beginning readers. Each page of large print faces a black and white illustration by Jerry Pinkney. Together author and illustrator unfold the life of Mary Mcleod Bethune. Born shortly after the time of slavery, Bethune was hungry to read and learn and after meeting her own needs went forth to nurture the intellectual, physical and emotional needs of her people. 1994 (orig.

Eloise Greenfield's illustrious list of books for young people includes The Friendly Four, a Texas 2x2 Reading List book for 2007, and In the Land of Words, an NCTE 2005 Notable Children's Book in the Language Arts, both illustrated by Jan Spivey Gilchrist, as well as Honey, I Love and Other Love Poems, named a distinguished book by the Association of Children's Librarians. She is a recipient of the Virginia Hamilton Literary Award; the Coretta Scott King Award; the Milner Award; the Hope S. Dean Award from the Foundation for Children's Literature; and the NCTE Award for Excellence in Poetry for Children. Ms. Greenfield lives in Washington, D.C.