The Oldest Student: How Mary Walker Learned to Read Valdene Mark The Thanksgiving story that most

The Thanksgiving story that most Americans know celebrates the Pilgrims

no matter where in the world they are from

Discussion question:

Children can discover letters and words in a fun and engaging way

The Oldest Student: How Mary Walker Learned to Read Valdene Mark The Thanksgiving story that mostImagine learning to read at the age of 116! Discover the true story of Mary Walker, the nation's oldest student who did just that, in this picture book from a Caldecott Honor winning illustrator and a rising star author. In 1848, Mary Walker was born into slavery. At age 15, she was freed, and by age 20, she was married and had her first child. By age 68, she had worked numerous jobs, including cooking, cleaning, babysitting, and selling sandwiches to