Up from Slavery by Booker T. Washington
Why we picked it
Told in his own words, this powerful autobiography chronicles Washington's journey from enslavement to national educational leadership through perseverance, purpose, and faith in learning.
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Told in his own words, this powerful autobiography chronicles Booker T. Washington’s journey from enslavement to national leadership. His story is one of perseverance, purpose, and faith in the transformative power of education. Inspiring and deeply human, it reminds readers that true progress begins with courage, hard work, and a belief in one’s potential.
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Despite childhood dreams of becoming an Olympic ice skater, Vera Wang found her true calling in the world of fashion.
Since the early 1990s, she has built a fashion empire known for beautiful, unique designs.
This book follows Vera's rise with leveled text, great photos, and special features such as a profile, a timeline, quotes, and more!
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