Fredrick Mckissack & Patricia Mckissack 
Mary McLeod Bethune 
Woman of Courage

After having a book snatched from her little hand, Mary Mc Leod, the child of former slaves, resolved to learn to read. Many years later, with 1.50 in her pocket, Mary Mc Leod Bethune set out to make education a reality for other African Americans. The school she started in Florida is a legacy that continues her mission today. Bethune founded the National Council of Negro Women and was appointed to the National Youth Administration by President Franklin D. Roosevelt. This inspiring, readable biography shows the power of determination and a dream.