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Starred Review on September 29, 2023 | Nonfiction - Middle To High School
Gr 4–8—Presented in first person, this unique biography details the life of Black Civil War nurse Susie King Taylor. Born into slavery in Georgia in 1848, she was able to be educated by a family friend in secret while living with her grandmother. She used her educational skills to help write passes for fellow slaves, which enabled them to move about the city after hours. When the Civil War be...Log In or Sign Up to Read More