Mary McLeod Bethune
by Sandra Donovan
African-American Biographies (Raintree)
Reading Level 5-6 Mild (Lvl 2)
Ages 9-12
The text is written at a 5th grade reading level, the subject matter is intended for middle graders (ages 9–12), and the content is mild with minimal sensitive material.
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About This Book
Discover the inspiring journey of Mary McLeod Bethune, who overcame challenges to become a powerful educator and leader. From battling poverty and discrimination to founding a college and partnering with President Roosevelt, her story shows how courage and determination can change the world. Young readers will be motivated by her dedication to creating opportunities for African Americans.
Representation & Themes
BiographyAfrican American HistoryEducationSocial JusticeComing of Age
For Parents
Content Intensity
Level 2 — Mild Gentle Mild Moderate Intense Very Intense
Light conflict or tension. Mild peril resolved quickly.
Content Flags
Poverty & Hardship Racial Discrimination
Data confidence: standard
Details
- ISBN
- 0739868683
- Pages
- 64
- Publisher
- NA-r
- Published
- 2003
- Type
- Nonfiction
- Word Count
- 6,917
Genres
Juvenile Nonfiction
Subjects
Bethune, Mary McLeod, 1875-1955 -- Juvenile literature.Bethune, Mary McLeod, 1875-1955.African Americans -- Biography -- Juvenile literature.African American women political activists -- Biography -- Juvenile literature.African American women educators -- Biography -- Juvenile literature.African American women social reformers -- Biography -- Juvenile literature.African Americans -- Civil rights -- History -- 20th century -- Juvenile literature.Teachers.African Americans -- Biography.Women -- Biography.African Americans -- Civil rights -- History -- 20th century.African American women political activistsJuvenile literatureCivil rightsAfrican American women educatorsTeachersAfrican American women social reformersWomenAfrican AmericansBiographyHistory
People
Mary McLeod Bethune (1875-1955)