Defeat of the Ghost Riders: Introducing Mary McLeod Bethune (Trailblazer Books)
Why we picked it
This gripping historical story captures Mary McLeod Bethune's courage in standing up to hatred and injustice while building a school that would educate generations of students.
Our review
Blending history and heart, this powerful story introduces readers to Mary McLeod Bethune—a fearless educator and activist who fought ignorance and injustice with knowledge and compassion. Jewel Daniel’s vivid storytelling captures Bethune’s courage in standing up to hatred and her unwavering belief in the power of education. It’s a gripping and empowering story of resilience and hope.
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After the Ku Klux Klan burns down her father's shop in 1904, eight-year-old Celeste Key and her family flee Georgia for a fresh start in Florida. There, a determined woman named Mary McLeod Bethune welcomes Celeste into one of the first schools for Black children in the country. But when the Klan threatens the school too, Celeste must find her courage in this powerful story about bravery, learning, and standing up for what's right.
Resource details
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- Book
- Age ranges
- Elementary, Middle School
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- Teacher
- Author
- Dave Jackson
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