Mary McLeod Bethune A Great Teacher

After having a book snatched from her little hand, Mary McLeod, the child of former slaves, resolved to learn to read. Many years later, with 1.50 in her pocket. Mary McLeod Bethune set out to make education a reality for other African Americans. The school she started in Florida is a legacy that continues her mission today. In 1935, Bethune founded the National Council of Negro Women & was appointed to the National Youth Administration by President Franklin D. Roosevelt. This inspiring, readable biography shows the power of determination & a dream.McKissack, Patricia C. is the author of 'Mary McLeod Bethune A Great Teacher' with ISBN 9780766016804 and ISBN 0766016803.