Richard Wright Y El Carné de Biblioteca (Paperback)

from KelseyAnnB

I thought this book did a great job of showing what a person can do if they really put their mind to it and the kindness that we can all show each other. I also thought that is was cool that they listed off the names of the authors that Richard was reading--I think even mentioning them is benefic...

from matthewbloome

This was a great biographical account of Richad Wright, the author, during his time working for a optical company and his endeavor to gain access to the public library, off limits to him because of his skin color. It is an inspiring story, despite the general attitude of the white people that Ric...

from Nhritzuk

This book was inspiring and reminds us to be grateful for the books and education that we have. Christie uses acrylics to create a realistic seeting in the 1920-30's time period.

from bokeef2

Richard Wright and the Library Card Bryan O'Keeffe This book was absolutely phenomenal. I really enjoyed reading this book. I had never previously heard of this book but I now love it. I had no idea that this was based on a true story. After finding out this was based on a real person I had no pr...

from GRgenius

Richard Wright was a young black man with the desire to read. The problem? Due to the times, he was not permitted to use the local library...until one day a man with an open mind lent him a helping hand. A great story that shows the power of reading not only over the imagination and throughout hi...