Winner of the 2011 John Steptoe Award for New Talent – Coretta Scott King Book Award Honors
Written by Victoria Bond and T.R. Simon
This is an account of Zora Neale Hurston’s childhood. Tells of her and her childhood friend in Eatonville, Florida. Together they learn about life, death, lies, truth, and pretending. It is a cute story.
Review by Diane Scott, Western Hills Elem. Media Center
Rating: ★★★★★ (5 stars)
Interest Level: Grades 4-8
Zora and Me
Written by Victoria Bond and T.R. Simon
Candlewick Press
192 pages
Release Date: December 27, 2011 (paperback reprint)
ISBN: 9780763658144 (paperback)
I have a new paperback copy of this book to give away to a school. Leave a comment on this post before Thursday January 26, 2012 for your chance to win.
I would love a copy of this book!
Sounds like an interesting book. I’m sure our students would love it.
We love new books!
Congrats, Diann, you won the drawing. Hope your school enjoys the book!