As a young black man in the segregated South of the 1920s, Wright was hungry to explore new worlds through books, but was forbidden from borrowing them from the library. This touching account tells of his love of reading, and how his unwavering perseverance, along with the help of a co-worker, came together to make Richard's dream a reality
An inspirational story for children of all backgrounds, Richard Wright and the Library Card shares a poignant turning point in the life of a young man who became one of this country's most brilliant writers, the author of Native Son and Black Boy.
This book is the third in a series of biographies by William Miller, including Zora Hurston and the Chinaberry Tree and Frederick Douglass: The Last Day of Slavery. All focus on important moments in the lives of these prominent African Americans.
Awards
Los Angeles' 100 Best Books
International Reading Association
Children's Literature and Reading Special Interest Group
Honor Book Award
Society of School Librarians International
Notable Books for Children
Smithsonian Magazine
"Selected as Outstanding"
Parent Council
Interest Level
Grades 2 - 5
Reading Level
Grades 2 - 3
Themes
Biography, African/African American Interest, Civil Rights Movement, Discrimination, Education, Overcoming Obstacles
Accelerated Reader
Level: 4.0
Points: .5
R. Gregory Christie received his fine arts degree from the School of Visual Arts in New York City and has illustrated several books for LEE & LOW (see titles to the right). A three time recipient of the Coretta Scott King Illustrator Honor Award, Christie lives in Brooklyn, New York. You can see more of his work at www.gas-art.com
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