Booker T. Washington Audiobook

" Very good portrayal of Booker T. Washington's immense desire to learn. The illustrations are a combinations of collage and watercolor. An illustrator's note at the end of the book further explains some of the illustrations and worth reading to be sure to catch the significance of some of the illustrations. An excellent choice for schools with units on Booker T. Washington. "

" Booker T. Washington's drive to read, to learn, to succeed, and to share those opportunities with others is portrayed effectively. The concluding pages point out that he was dismissed for years as too accommodating but has more recently been recognized as a fearless and tireless advocate for equality and justice. "

" Gorgeously illustrated, powerful, spare text and stunning design. Sure hope the Caldecott Committee is looking at this one long and hard. I loved everything about this one from its heft through the feel of the paper, the story of hope and strength. Just beautiful "

" Beautiful book empathizing the joy and drive for knowledge and education through the tale of a former slave. "

" Brian Collier is consistently one of my favorite children's book illustrators. I can't wait for his Pullman porter book to come out. "

" How many miles would I walk for an education? I thought about this immediately after reading Jabari Asim's book on the early years of Booker T. Washington. This book can open up a discussion on universal education, young readers will see Washington dream, work and pray for a chance for an education. Bryan Collier takes us to the in the world of young boy's life of difficult work and humble beginnings with a new kind warmth and clarity that collage illustrations sometimes miss. This book is available for check out at the Gadsden County Public Library. "

" Went back to observe the pictures more closely after reading the illustrator's notes at the end. Overall, a fabulous book. "

" I found it interesting that Booker T. Washington was criticized for comprpmising. He seems like he was a good model for thinking win-win. He achieved much without bringing others down. no wonder he titled his second book "Up from Slavery", he believed in thinking up rather than dragging down. "

" Bryan Collier is one of my favorite illustrators. He seems to choose books with awe inspiring messages as illustrated in this amazing story. Story and illustrations are discussion worthy. The end notes carry important information about the story and illustrations. "

" Beautiful illustrations and a story that didn't try to take on too much- but was interesting. So many non-fiction kids' books are too fact based and turn kids off. This struck a fine balance. "

" This introduction to Booker T. Washington's life focuses on his early years and the challenges he overcame to get an education. "

" Inspiring & powerful. A must - have book. "

" A look at some of the interesting facts of Booker T. Washington's life. The end pages, author's note and interesting additional facts helped me to like it more. Great Collier illustrations! "

" Wonderfully done - both text and illustrations "

" Beautifully illustrated pic bk bio. Emphasis on hard work, discipline and self-reliance to escape circumstances. Determination in getting an education. "

" A simple biography, but it's a start for young students who are just starting down the path of African American historical figures. Beautiful art work, very nicely done. "

" 3.5 stars. Great illustrations, o.k. story. "

" Moving text, but those illustrations are magnificent. "

" Nice picture book biography. Very straight-forward and simple read, with a bit more information in the back. Loved the art! "

" Wow! Just...wow! The text and illustrations are masterfully woven together in this picture book biography. "

" This is a beautiful biography picture book focused on Washington's early life and drive to learn to read and then to get an education. "

" I was hooked from the first page - "Booker dreamed of making friends with words, setting free the secrets that lived in books." This is a beautiful book and story. "

" tells about how Booker T. Washington worked hard to get to school and how he paid for it. "