Carter Reads the Newspaper

Autori

• Deborah Hopkinson

Parametri

• Biografie e pensieri
• Narrativa
• Prosa storica
• Saggistica
• Storia

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The narrative follows Carter G. Woodson, who, born to formerly enslaved parents, grew up with a deep understanding of his family's untold history. Despite his father's illiteracy, their daily newspaper readings instilled in Carter a thirst for knowledge. As a student at Harvard, he confronted the notion that Black people lacked history, motivating him to uncover and share the rich legacy of African Americans. His journey highlights themes of resilience, education, and the importance of preserving marginalized narratives.

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Lingua: Inglese

Pubblicato: 2019

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