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Fifty cents and a Dream presents a biographical look at the early life of Booker T. Washington, chronicling the experiences and challenges he faced as an African American boy growing up in the mid‑19th to early 20th centuries. The book aims to inspire educators and young readers with Washington’s formative years and the historical context that shaped his future impact.
First publish date: 2012
Genre: Biography & Autobiography/Biography
Authors: Jabari Asim
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