The Oldest Student by Rita Lorraine Hubbard , illustrated by Oge Mora ( Caldecott Honor winning artist)

In 1848, Mary Walker was born into slavery. When she turned 15, she was freed. At 20, she married and had her first child. At 68, she was still working and raising money for her church. At 114, she was the last remaining member of her family. At 116, she learned to read! This story proves that you are never too old to learn. Caldecott Honor winning illustrator Oge Mora partners with new author Rita Lorraine Hubbard to tell the story of our nation's oldest student!