"Mary McLeod Bethune" by Eloise Greenfield tells the inspiring story of an influential African American educator and civil rights leader. Born to former slaves, Mary McLeod Bethune overcame numerous obstacles to become a pioneering advocate for education and equality. The book highlights her dedication to improving the lives of African Americans through her founding of schools and her work with various organizations. Greenfield's poetic prose captures Bethune's passion, resilience, and vision, illustrating how her legacy continues to impact generations. Readers are invited to learn about a remarkable woman who tirelessly fought for justice and opportunity for all. [Generated by language model - please report any problems].

This book is the winner of numerous awards

This book is part of a book series called Crowell Biographies .

This book has been graded for interest at 7-9 years.

There are 32 pages in this book. This book was published in 1994 by Perfection Learning .

Jerry Pinkney has been illustrating children's books since 1964 and has the rare distinction of being the recipient of: Five Caldecott Honor Medals Eloise Greenfield is the author of 47 books for children. She has received many awards and honours, including the 2018 Coretta Scott King-Virginia Hamilton Award for Lifetime Achievement and the Award for Excellence in Poetry for Children from the National Council of Teachers of English. Ms. Greenfield was born on May 17, 1929, in Parmele, North Carolina and grew up in Washington, DC, where she still lives.