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“We were supposed to be an English literature class, but Miss Nesbitt used literature to teach real life. She said she didn't have time to teach us like a regular English teacher--we were too far behind. Instead, she taught us the world through literature.”

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Book:Claudette Colvin: Twice Toward Justice
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Claudette Colvin: Twice Toward Justice

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Phillip Hoose
Phillip Hoose

Phillip Hoose, born on May 31, 1947, is an accomplished American writer known for his in-depth research and engaging narrative style, particularly in children's literature. more

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