Showing 1–3 of 3 titles

• Audience: Younger
• Author: Oge Mora
• Format: Book

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  The Oldest Student: How Mary Walker Learned to Read

  By Rita Lorraine Hubbard (Author), Oge Mora (Illustrator)

  Mary Walker was born into slavery in 1848. After a lifetime of hard work, and as the remaining survivor of her family, she realizes a goal of learning to read at 116 years of age. 

  • Nonfiction, History, US History, Biography
  • Notable Children's Books 2021
  • Younger
  • ISBN: 9781524768287
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  Saturday

  By Oge Mora

  Saturdays are when Mom and Ava do special things together, even when they don't go as planned.

  • Fiction, General Fiction
  • Notable Children's Books 2020
  • Younger
  • ISBN: 9780316431279
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  Thank You, Omu!

  By Oge Mora

  The scent of Omu's thick red stew drifts through the neighborhood, bringing community members to the door for a taste. Through mixed media and paper collage, Mora tells a story of coming together to give and receive. Rich colors and textures celebrate generosity, community, and the rewards of sharing.

  • Fiction, General Fiction
  • Notable Children's Books 2019, Randolph Caldecott Medal 2019 (Honor Title)
  • Younger
  • ISBN: 9780316431248