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The Reading Club's Featured Books | |
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Our featured selections are award-winning books that are obtainable in print from libraries and bookstores, and are also available in alternate formats (electronic or braille). Grade levels are approximate. | |
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Grades 3-6 |
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Richard Wright and the Library Card | |
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By William Miller | |
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1997. Lee & Low Books, Inc. | |
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Available in braille or electronic formats from the following sources: 1. National Library Service for the Blind and Physically Handicapped Available in braille and Web-braille. www.loc.gov/nls/ (202) 707-5100 2. Braille International $1.40 - Braille versions are available for purchase. www.brailleintl.org (800) 336-3142 |
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Richard is a black man in the early 1900s who loves to read but can't check out books from the local library. He borrows a white man's card and reads every book he can. His reading becomes his ticket to freedom. | |
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Talk about Richard Wright and the Library Card on the Braille Bug Message Boards. Play a game that is based on Richard Wright and the Library Card. Parents and teachers, here are some related activities for Richard Wright and the Library Card. |
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