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Author
Publisher
Abrams Books for Young Readers
Pub. Date
2019.
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 4.6 - AR Pts: 1
Physical Desc
1 volume (unpaged) : color illustrations ; 28 cm
Language
English
Description
From a very young age, August Wilson (born Frederick August Kittel Jr.) had a love of a language. At school, Freddy faced racial prejudice from students and from some teachers too. He dropped out of high school, but spent his days instead at the public library. Wilson would go on to win numerous awards, including two Pulitzer Prizes for his work. Today, his plays are performed around the world and have been made into critically acclaimed TV movies...
2) Maya's song
Author
Publisher
Harper, an imprint of HarperCollinsPublishers
Edition
First edition.
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 4.6 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
"This unforgettable picture book introduces young readers to the life and work of Maya Angelou, whose words have uplifted and inspired generations of readers. The author of the celebrated autobiography I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings, Maya was the first Black person and first woman to recite a poem at a presidential inauguration, and her influence echoes through culture and history. She was also the first Black woman to appear on the United States...