Richard Wright and the Library Card

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Illustrated by Gregory Christie A fictionalised account to the early life of African-American writer Richard Wright which tells the story of how he was taught to read and discovered an interest in books and libraries. An interest greatly hampered by the segregation laws of the American southern states which prevented black people from borrowing library books. Illustrated throughout in full colour. Ages 3 - 9.

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  Richard Wright and the Library Card

  • 1999-09-01
  • 32 pages
  • Paperback
  • Turtleback

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