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Starred Review on April 1, 2025 | Middle To High School
Gr 9 Up—Few biographies achieve the balance of rigorous research and emotional resonance as well as this recounting of the extraordinary life journey of Lorena "Hick" Hickok. Hick's early life was defined by poverty and severe physical and emotional abuse. Forced to fend for herself at a young age, she worked as a servant while educating herself and defying societal expectations that deemed her fit only for manual labor. Through sheer perseverance and a keen eye for observation, Hick became a celebrated journalist and one of the Associated Press's top reporters, giving her the...Log In or Sign Up to Read More