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This biography details the life of African American novelist Zora Neale Hurston, focusing on her advocacy of black culture and folklore.
Quick Summary
Zora Neale Hurston's story bursts off the pages as a tale of a bold, unconventional woman who ditched boring expectations, traveled the world collecting jaw-dropping folk tales, and became one of the most fearless voices in American literature. Readers will devour the juicy details of how she snuck into New York parties during the Harlem Renaissance, befriended literary giants, and used her razor-sharp wit to celebrate Black culture when others tried to silence it. If your kid loves the inspiring real-life stories in "I Am Malala" or dreams of standing up for what they believe like the characters in "Ghost Boys," they'll be totally hooked on this. Perfect for kids in grades 5 through 8 who enjoy biographies full of personality and courage.