"Richard Wright and the Library Card" by William Miller tells the inspiring story of the renowned African American author Richard Wright, who faced racial discrimination and poverty in the early 20th century. Desperate to read and learn, Wright yearns for a library card but is denied due to segregation laws. The story chronicles his determination to overcome obstacles and his eventual triumph as he finds a way to access literature that would shape his life and writing. Through Wright's perseverance, the narrative highlights the transformative power of knowledge and the importance of breaking barriers in the pursuit of education. [Generated by language model - please report any problems].

There are 32 pages in this book. This book was published in 2000 by Lee & Low Books Inc .

William Miller is a poet and the author of many children's books. He teaches creative writing and African American literature at York College of Pennsylvania. Leonard Jenkins is a fine artist who has illustrated several children's books, including Walter Dean Myers's Malcolm X: A Fire Burning Brightly. He lives in New York City, where he teaches painting at the School of Visual Arts.