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Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 2009 · Est. 15 min read-aloud
Finding Lincoln
By Ann Malaspina, Colin Bootman (Illustrator)
In 1950s Alabama, a boy defies segregation to access forbidden knowledge in a library.
4.1/5 Goodreads · 134 ratings
32 pages· 1,893 words· Est. 15 min read-aloud
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Bookroo's summary
In 1950s Alabama, young Louis faces a daunting challenge: he needs to research Abraham Lincoln for a school essay, but the public library is off-limits to African Americans. Determined not to wait for change, Louis bravely enters the 'whites-only' library. There, he encounters an unexpected ally—a courageous librarian willing to help him. As they navigate the barriers of segregation together, Louis discovers more than just books; he finds hope and courage. What will this daring act of defiance lead to in a world divided by racial lines? Explore a poignant tale of bravery and unexpected friendship.
From the publisher
In segregated 1950s Alabama, Louis cannot use the public library to research a class assignment, but one of the librarians lets him in after hours and helps him find the book that he needs. Includes an author’s note with historical information about library segregation in the South.
At a glance
- Format
- Hardcover
- Pages
- 32
- Words
- 1,893
- Reading age
- 4–8
- Audience
- Picture
- Lexile
- AD650L
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The fine print
Book details
Reading levels
- ATOS
- 4.5
- F&P level
- ~P
- AR points
- 0.5
- AR interest level
- LG
- AR quiz
- 132289
Publication
- Published
- January 1, 2009
- First published
- September 1, 2009
- Publisher
- Albert Whitman & Company
Edition
- Language
- English
- Type
- Picture Book
Identifiers
- ISBN
- 9780807524350
- LCCN
- 2008055551
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