Monday, June 20, 2016

31. Richard Wright and the Library Card (Miller)

This is the true story of the renowned African American author Richard Wright and his determination to borrow books from the public library that turned him away because of his color.

8 comments:

  1. Ryan 4D:
    Q1: Who taught Richard how to read? Richard's mother
    Q2: Who let Richard use his library card? Richard's co-worker
    Q3: What did moving to the north mean to Richard? Freedom

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  2. Elise 4M
    Q. Who taught Richard to read?
    A.Richards Mother

    the thing liked about the book is how he stands up for him self.

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  3. Q1 where did Richard Wright go in the end?
    He took a train to Chicago.
    Q2 Who let Richard get books from the library?
    Mr. Falk let him borrow books from the library

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  4. How did Richard learn to read?
    His mom taught him.
    Why couldn't Richard go to the library?
    The library didn't let black people get books out.

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  5. Wy couldn't Richard get any books?

    The library couldn't let black people get in the library.

    My favorite part is when Richard gets books to read.

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  6. Q: In Richard Wright and the Library Card, who gave Richard a growing love for reading? Was it his mom, or grandpa. Why?
    A: Richard got his love for reading from his grandpa and mom because they both used to talk about their past and when they were kids.

    Q: What types of books did Richard read when he got books from the library?
    A: Richard read books from authors like Dickens, Tolstoy, and Stephen Crane,he also read books that talked about white people suffering and trying to earn freedom like him.

    Comment: I like how the author said that when Richard read the library books he changed completely and forever.

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  7. Q: How did Richard learn how to read?
    A: His mother

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  8. Q: Why couldn't Richard get a library card?
    A: Because he was a person of color and America was segregated back then

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