Booker T. Washington: Civil Rights Leader and Education Advocate (Library Binding) (ISBN-13: 9781502645586)

This examination of the life and works of Booker T. Washington stresses his devotion to education as a means of advancement for African Americans. In addition to understanding the life and times of Booker T. Washington, readers will learn about some of the disagreements among African American leaders during the post-Reconstruction years, struggles faced during Washington's life, and successes achieved. Drawing on Washington's own writings as well as those of his contemporaries, this volume gives readers insight into the debates that have informed the civil rights movement since the nineteenth century.

Author: Avery Elizabeth Hurt
ISBN-10: 1502645580
ISBN-13: 9781502645586
Publisher: Cavendish Square Publishing
Language: English
Published: 07/30/2019
Pages: 128
Format: Library Binding
Weight: 0.90lbs
Size: 9.10h x 6.30w x 0.50d

Accelerated Reader:
Reading Level: 8.1
Point Value: 3
Interest Level: Upper Grade
Quiz #/Name: 550621 / Booker T. Washington: Civil Rights Leader and Education Advocate


Review Citation(s):
School Library Journal 11/01/2019 pg. 17