As he reads about Mary McLeod Bethune, a boy learns to hold onto his dream of going to college and works to make it happen, despite the teasing of his friends.
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Never let our dreams be deferred!,
By bjjzmom (Southern CA) - See all my reviews
This review is from: I Have a Dream, Too! (Joe Joe in the City) (Hardcover)
Wonderfully inspiring story about perserverance, with a touch of Black History! Purchased this book for our 9 year old son - who has read it over and over again - as have his 12 and 15 year old sisters. He has so enjoyed it that we're donating a copy to his school library. Great story line for those about to cave in to peer pressure!A must have for your library!
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wonderful,
By Isaac (Detroit, MI USA) - See all my reviews
This review is from: I Have a Dream, Too! (Joe Joe in the City) (Hardcover)
another great addition to Elster's "Joe Joe In the City" series. I loved it, my son loved it. Frankly, he's hooked. Can't wait for another one
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Introducing a Beautiful Woman: Mary Bethune,
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This review is from: I Have a Dream, Too! (Joe Joe in the City) (Hardcover)
J. A. Elster has captured black history in a delightful series of books about Joe Joe, a young city kid. Photographs are used to enhance Nicole Tadgell's lively illustrations. They are appealing & contemporary, reflecting issues of peer pressure & yearnings for a better future.
Joe Joe is harrassed by other kids as he dreams of going to college: this, after reading about the life of Mary McLeod Bethune whose hopes were built into an 'institute' that became the Bethune-Cookman College in Florida. The text for the "book" Joe Joe reads is actually one written by the author who smoothly inserted it in the story. Mary McLeod Bethune was a formidable lady, and part of my growing-up "lessons." My father loved to tell about her standing at the lectern as a guest preacher, saying "I AM BEAUTIFUL!" Her words put things in proper perspective because what was truly important WAS her message of hope. She had built her dreams from her own fortitude and sweet potato pies. Reviewer *mcHaiku* hopes that her example will help us all be courageous when facing hurdles to education.
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