Entries Tagged as 'American'

Fifty Cents and a Dream

November 17th, 2013 · No Comments · Books

Review By HEATHER CLARK Fifty Cents and a Dream covers the humble beginnings of Booker T. Washington, from his early life as a slave through his emancipation, early school attendance, and eventual fulfillment of his goal of attending college.Despite being an owned slave, prohibited by law from attending school or possessing books, young Booker has […]

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Memorial Day Surprise

May 16th, 2011 · No Comments · Books

Review By HUYEN MACMICHAEL Mama hints to Marco about a big surprise in the Memorial Day parade and as Marco encounters each exciting section of the parade, he attempts to guess at the big surprise. The fast pace as the pair hurry to the parade along with the rest of the crowd adds to the […]

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