How do you spell unfair? : MacNolia Cox and the National Spelling Bee
(Book)
Contributors
Morrison, Frank, 1971- illustrator.
Published
Somerville, Massachusetts : Candlewick Press, 2023.
Format
Book
Edition
First edition.
Physical Desc
40 unnumbered pages : color illustrations ; 29 cm
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 5.1 - AR Pts: 1
Status
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Copies
| Location | Call Number | Status | Due Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Marina Branch - Juvenile Biography | JB COX | Checked Out | May 9, 2024 |
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Subjects
LC Subjects
African American girls -- Biography -- Juvenile literature.
African American students -- Biography -- Juvenile literature.
Award winners -- United States -- Biography -- Juvenile literature.
Biographies.
Cox, MacNolia -- Juvenile literature.
National Spelling Bee -- Juvenile literature.
Picture books.
Race discrimination -- United States -- Juvenile literature.
Racism against Black people -- United States -- Juvenile literature.
Spelling bees -- United States -- Juvenile literature.
African American students -- Biography -- Juvenile literature.
Award winners -- United States -- Biography -- Juvenile literature.
Biographies.
Cox, MacNolia -- Juvenile literature.
National Spelling Bee -- Juvenile literature.
Picture books.
Race discrimination -- United States -- Juvenile literature.
Racism against Black people -- United States -- Juvenile literature.
Spelling bees -- United States -- Juvenile literature.
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Published
Somerville, Massachusetts : Candlewick Press, 2023.
Edition
First edition.
Language
English
Accelerated Reader
MG
Level 5.1, 1 Points
Level 5.1, 1 Points
Notes
Bibliography
Includes bibliographical references.
Description
A true story of determination and groundbreaking achievement follows eighth grade African American spelling champion MacNolia Cox, who left Akron, Ohio, in 1936 to compete in the prestigious National Spelling Bee in Washington, D.C., only to be met with prejudice and discrimination.
Awards
Coretta Scott King Author Honor, 2024.
Awards
Newbery Honor Winner, 2024.
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Citations
APA Citation, 7th Edition (style guide)
Weatherford, C. B., & Morrison, F. (2023). How do you spell unfair?: MacNolia Cox and the National Spelling Bee (First edition.). Candlewick Press.
Chicago / Turabian - Author Date Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)Weatherford, Carole Boston, 1956- and Frank Morrison. 2023. How Do You Spell Unfair?: MacNolia Cox and the National Spelling Bee. Candlewick Press.
Chicago / Turabian - Humanities (Notes and Bibliography) Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)Weatherford, Carole Boston, 1956- and Frank Morrison. How Do You Spell Unfair?: MacNolia Cox and the National Spelling Bee Candlewick Press, 2023.
MLA Citation, 9th Edition (style guide)Weatherford, Carole Boston, and Frank Morrison. How Do You Spell Unfair?: MacNolia Cox and the National Spelling Bee First edition., Candlewick Press, 2023.
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