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This biography celebrates the life of African American writer Zora Neale Hurston, a larger-than-life personality, controversial advocate of equal rights, and brilliant author of THEIR EYES WERE WATCHING GOD. The coauthor is Dennis Brindell Fradin.
Quick Summary
Zora Neale Hurston was a trailblazing writer who danced through life with unapologetic confidence, collecting stories from small towns and big cities while fighting for Black voices to be heard. Kids will love diving into her wild adventures, from growing up in a tiny Florida town to interviewing voodoo practitioners in New Orleans and rubbing shoulders with literary giants in Harlem. If your kid loves biographies about bold, unconventional heroes like those in "I Am Malala" or "The Diary of a Minecraft Creeper: Creeper Lifen Awesome Friendly Kid: Rowley Jefferson's Journal a Young Girl," they'll be hooked on Zora's incredible journey. This perfect pick for ages 9-14 in grades 4-8 matches the 7.8 reading level while making history feel like an exciting adventure.