Mary McLeod Bethune ANNOTATION
Biography of Mary Jane McLeod Bethune who made numerous contributions to education for Afro-Americans.
FROM THE PUBLISHER
ﾽDuring the years following the Civil War in rural South Carolina where opportunities for blacks to go to school were nonexistent, [Mary McLeod Bethune had to overcome many obstacles to pursue her dream of education for all children]. Simply told, this biography of an outstanding black educator has excellent illustrations.' 'SLJ.
Children's Books of 1977 (Library of Congress)
Author Biography: Eloise Greenfield is a poet and the author of over thirty books for children, including Africa Dream, a winner of the Coretta Scott King Award, and Honey, I Love. She lives in Washington, D.C.
FROM THE CRITICS
Children's Literature - Leila Toledo
This book presents two significant lessons. First and foremost is the importance of seeking and achieving an education, and the second is sharing your skills so that others might achieve. When Bethune first finished her education, she was denied work as a missionary in Africa. Undaunted by this discrimination, she dedicated herself to educating black youth. She built a school and eventually a college. Her life story points out that no matter how disenfranchised you are, if you have a goal and maintain a positive attitude, you can overcome and succeed. 1994 (orig.
Children's Literature - Susie Wilde
New in paperback is Greenfield's book for beginning readers. Each page of large print faces a black and white illustration by Jerry Pinkney. Together author and illustrator unfold the life of Mary Mcleod Bethune. Born shortly after the time of slavery, Bethune was hungry to read and learn and after meeting her own needs went forth to nurture the intellectual, physical and emotional needs of her people. 1994 (orig.
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