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This book tells the story of Booker T.
Washington’s childhood following the end of slavery, his struggle to get an
education, and his journey at age sixteen to the Hampton Institute.
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This is a realistic/historical fiction picturebook that uses
text features to guide readers through the journey of Booker T. Washington’s
life events.
The illustrator, Jenni Reeves, uses painterly style art that
readers could easily relate to with the events in the time line. The vibrant
artwork adds color and life to the story.
A
great motivational activity I would include after reading this book with my
students would be a history lesson. I would use this book during Black History
Month and include a creation of time lined events as an activity. I would also
suggest a writing piece for older students to express their relation
to Booker T. Washington's list of struggles he endured while coming of
age.
Questions I would include to prompt a discussion would be:
1.
How would you feel if you had to travel alone to
an unknown place by yourself at a young age?
2.
How long did Booker T. Washington attend Hampton
Institute?
3.
Was Booker T. Washington allowed to attend
school at an early age?
This book is great for learning the biography of a
motivational character and the events that had taken place in their past.
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