Virginia Hamilton
by Jill C. Wheeler
Young at Heart
Reading Level 4-5 Gentle (Lvl 1)
Ages 9-12
The text is written at a 4th grade reading level, the subject matter is intended for middle graders (ages 9–12), and the content is gentle with no concerning themes.
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About This Book
Discover the inspiring journey of Virginia Hamilton, a groundbreaking African American author who transformed children's literature with her powerful stories. Follow her life from childhood to becoming a celebrated writer who brought rich cultural tales to readers everywhere. This biography celebrates creativity, perseverance, and the magic of storytelling.
Representation & Themes
BiographyAfrican American AuthorsChildren's LiteratureCreativityPerseveranceInspiration
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Content Intensity
Level 1 — Gentle Gentle Mild Moderate Intense Very Intense
No conflict beyond everyday childhood experiences. Safe for sensitive readers.
Data confidence: standard
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Details
- ISBN
- 1562397907
- Pages
- 31
- Published
- 1997
- Type
- Nonfiction
- Word Count
- 3,325
Genres
Juvenile Nonfiction
Subjects
Hamilton, Virginia, 1936-2002 -- Juvenile literatureHamilton, Virginia, 1936-2002Authors, American -- 20th century -- Biography -- Juvenile literatureAfrican American authors -- Biography -- Juvenile literatureChildren's stories -- Authorship -- Juvenile literatureAfrican Americans in literature -- Juvenile literatureAuthors, AmericanAfrican Americans -- BiographyWomen -- Biography