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Synopsis
"Leon's Story is a powerful, wonderful thing!" -- Nikki Giovanni
I remember that as a young boy I used to look in the mirror and I would curse my color, my blackness. But in those days they didn't call you "black." They didnt say "minority." They called us "colored" or "nigger."
Leon Tillage grew up the son of a sharecropper in a small town in North Carolina. Told in vignettes, this is his story about walking four miles to the school for black children, and watching a school bus full of white children go past. It's about his being forced to sit in the balcony at the movie theater, hiding all night when the Klansmen came riding, and worse. Much worse.
But it is also the story of a strong family and the love that bound them together. And, finally, it's about working to change an oppressive existence by joining the civil rights movement. Edited from recorded interviews conducted by Susan L. Roth, Leon's story will stay with readers long after they have finished his powerful account.
Leon's Story is the winner of the 1998 Boston Globe - Horn Book Award for Nonfiction.
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About the Authors
Leon Walter Tillage lives in Baltimore, Maryland, where he has worked for thirty years as a custodian at The Park School. He is the author of Leon's Story, illustrated by Susan L. Roth.
This is the first collaboration between Susan L. Roth and Nancy Patz. Susan has written and illustrated several books for children, including Hard Hat Area, Great Big Guinea Pigs, and My Love for You. She lives in New York City.
Reviews
Gr 4 Up-Tillage, the son of North Carolina sharecroppers, looks back on his experience of growing up black in the Jim Crow South. Told in simple, straightforward language, this heart-wrenching memoir was transcribed from taped recordings of Tillage's spoken story and edited with his assistance and consent. Striking black-and-white collage designs separate chapters. Audio version available from Recorded Books.α(c) Copyright 2013. Library Journals LLC, a wholly owned subsidiary of Media Source, Inc. No redistribution permitted.
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Leon's Story (Sunburst Books)
Seller: 3Brothers Bookstore, Egg harbor township, NJ, U.S.A.
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Condition: very_good. Roth, Susan L. (illustrator). Cover may have light wear, pages in very good condition and binding is sturdy; may have other light shelf wear or creases. May have notes or highlighting. Seller Inventory # EVV.0374443300.VG
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Leon's Story (Sunburst Books)
Seller: Zoom Books Company, Lynden, WA, U.S.A.
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Condition: very_good. Roth, Susan L. (illustrator). Book is in very good condition and may include minimal underlining highlighting. The book can also include "From the library of" labels. May not contain miscellaneous items toys, dvds, etc. . We offer 100% money back guarantee and 24 7 customer service. Seller Inventory # ZBV.0374443300.VG
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Leon's Story
Seller: BookHolders, Towson, MD, U.S.A.
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Condition: Good. Roth, Susan L. (illustrator). [ No Hassle 30 Day Returns ][ Ships Daily ] [ Underlining/Highlighting: NONE ] [ Writing: NONE ] [ Edition: First ] Publisher: Sunburst Pub Date: 9/1/2000 Binding: Paperback Pages: 107 First edition. Seller Inventory # 6770811
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Seller: Books for Life, LAUREL, MD, U.S.A.
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Condition: good. Roth, Susan L. (illustrator). Book is in good condition. Minimal signs of wear. It May have markings or highlights, but kept to only a few pages. May not come with supplemental materials if applicable. Seller Inventory # LFM.83CG
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Leon's Story (Sunburst Books)
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Condition: very_good. Roth, Susan L. (illustrator). Fast Free Shipping â" Very Good condition book with a firm cover and clean pages. Shows normal use and some light wear or limited notes markings. A solid, nice copy to enjoy. Seller Inventory # GWV.0374443300.VG
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Condition: very_good. Roth, Susan L. (illustrator). Fast & Free Shipping â" Very Good condition book with a firm cover and clean pages. Shows normal use and some light wear or limited notes markings. A solid, nice copy to enjoy. Seller Inventory # ZWV.0374443300.VG
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Condition: good. Roth, Susan L. (illustrator). Fast Free Shipping â" Good condition. It may show normal signs of use, such as light writing, highlighting, or library markings, but all pages are intact and the book is fully readable. A solid, complete copy that's ready to enjoy. Seller Inventory # GWV.0374443300.G
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Condition: acceptable. Roth, Susan L. (illustrator). This copy has clearly been enjoyedâ"expect noticeable shelf wear and some minor creases to the cover. Binding is strong, and all pages are legible. May contain previous library markings or stamps. Seller Inventory # DBV.0374443300.A
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Seller: BookHolders, Towson, MD, U.S.A.
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Condition: Fair. Roth, Susan L. (illustrator). [ No Hassle 30 Day Returns ][ Ships Daily ] [ Underlining/Highlighting: SOME ] [ Writing: NONE ] [ Edition: First ] Publisher: Sunburst Pub Date: 9/1/2000 Binding: Paperback Pages: 107 First edition. Seller Inventory # 6420936
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Leon's Story
Seller: BookHolders, Towson, MD, U.S.A.
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Condition: Good. Roth, Susan L. (illustrator). [ No Hassle 30 Day Returns ][ Ships Daily ] [ Underlining/Highlighting: NONE ] [ Writing: NONE ] [ Edition: First ] Publisher: Sunburst Pub Date: 9/1/2000 Binding: Paperback Pages: 107 First edition. Seller Inventory # 6445415