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Book Synopsis: From a multi-award-winning pair comes a deeply affecting portrait of determination against discrimination: the story of young spelling champion MacNolia Cox.
MacNolia Cox was no ordinary kid. Her idea of fun was reading the dictionary. In 1936, eighth grader MacNolia Cox became the first African American to win the Akron, Ohio, spelling bee. And with that win, she was asked to compete at the prestigious National Spelling Bee in Washington, DC, where she and a girl from New Jersey were the first African Americans invited since its founding. She left her home state a celebrity—right up there with Ohio’s own Joe Louis and Jesse Owens—with a military band and a crowd of thousands to see her off at the station. But celebration turned to chill when the train crossed the state line into Maryland, where segregation was the law of the land. Prejudice and discrimination ruled—on the train, in the hotel, and, sadly, at the spelling bee itself. With a brief epilogue recounting MacNolia’s further history, How Do You Spell Unfair? is the story of her groundbreaking achievement magnificently told by award-winning creators and frequent picture-book collaborators Carole Boston Weatherford and Frank Morrison.
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Looking for a deeply affecting and inspiring read? Look no further than "How Do You Spell Unfair?: MacNolia Cox and the National Spelling Bee." This captivating book tells the remarkable story of MacNolia Cox, a young spelling champion who overcame discrimination and prejudice to achieve greatness. From the multi-award-winning creators Carole Boston Weatherford and Frank Morrison, this book is a celebration of determination and resilience.
Step into the world of MacNolia Cox, an extraordinary eighth grader who became the first African American to win the Akron, Ohio, spelling bee in 1936. Her victory earned her an invitation to the prestigious National Spelling Bee in Washington, DC. Alongside a girl from New Jersey, they were the first African Americans to participate in the event since its founding. MacNolia's journey from her home state to the nation's capital was nothing short of extraordinary, with a military band and thousands of admirers bidding her farewell at the train station.
However, the warmth of celebration quickly turned cold when MacNolia entered Maryland, where segregation and discrimination were the harsh reality. Even at the spelling bee, she faced prejudice and unfair treatment. Carole Boston Weatherford and Frank Morrison magnificently recount MacNolia's groundbreaking achievement while shedding light on the adversity she encountered.
Discover how MacNolia Cox's story unfolds beyond the spelling bee in the book's brief epilogue. Immerse yourself in her profound impact on American history and her remarkable journey towards breaking barriers. "How Do You Spell Unfair?" is an empowering tale that will leave readers inspired and motivated to challenge injustice.
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