"Dear Mr. Rosenwald" by Carole Boston Weatherford tells the inspiring true story of African American communities in the early 20th century and their efforts to build schools for their children. The narrative centers around a series of heartfelt letters written to Julius Rosenwald, a Jewish philanthropist who partnered with Booker T. Washington to support educational opportunities for Black children in the South. Through these letters, the story highlights the determination, hope, and resilience of the communities, showcasing how they navigated adversity to secure funding for their education. It is a testament to the power of collective action and the enduring impact of philanthropy. [Generated by language model - please report any problems].

This book is the winner of numerous awards

This book is aimed at children at US 2nd grade-5th grade.

This book has been graded for interest at 7-10 years.

There are 32 pages in this book. This book was published in 2006 by Scholastic Press .

J. Patrick Lewis is the Poetry Foundation's 2011-2013 Children's Poet Laureate. He is the award-winning author of more than 75 books for young people and lives in Westerville, Ohio. R. Gregory Christie lives in Brooklyn, New York. Carole Boston Weatherford is an avid baseball fan and an award-winning poet. She has written more than a dozen books for children. She lives in High Point, North Carolina, with her husband, Ronald; their two children; and a lazy beagle.