Fifty Cents and a Dream
Narrated by LaQuita James
- Released
- February 23, 2021
- Length
- 20 mins
- Format
- Unabridged Audiobook
- Publisher
- Little, Brown Books for Young Readers
Follow the inspiring journey of Booker T. Washington, who, born into slavery, dreams of learning to read and write. After emancipation, he sets out on a remarkable 500-mile trek to Hampton Institute, armed with only fifty cents and an unwavering determination to achieve his educational goals. Award-winning artist Bryan Collier beautifully depicts the struggles and spirit of Washington, highlighting his transformation into a legendary educator for freedmen.
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