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Something Inside So Strong

Life in Pursuit of Choice, Courage, and Change

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Mildred Pitts Walter

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Pages: 216 pages
Reading time: 8 hours

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Mildred Pitts Walter's journey from a small-town upbringing in Louisiana to becoming a groundbreaking author in children's literature highlights her dedication to representing African American experiences. After graduating college in 1940, she moved to California and began teaching elementary school. Encouraged to write for African American children, she created stories that challenged stereotypes, notably in "Justin and the Best Biscuits in the World," which featured themes of black cowboys and gender roles. Walter also contributed as a book reviewer for the Los Angeles Times.

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Title: Something Inside So Strong
Subtitle: Life in Pursuit of Choice, Courage, and Change
Language: English
Authors: Mildred Pitts Walter
Publisher: University Press of Mississippi
Released: 2019
Format: Hardcover
Pages: 216
ISBN13: 9781496825834
Tags: Biographies and Thoughts, Autobiography and Memoirs
Description: Mildred Pitts Walter's journey from a small-town upbringing in Louisiana to becoming a groundbreaking author in children's literature highlights her dedication to representing African American experiences. After graduating college in 1940, she moved to California and began teaching elementary school. Encouraged to write for African American children, she created stories that challenged stereotypes, notably in "Justin and the Best Biscuits in the World," which featured themes of black cowboys and gender roles. Walter also contributed as a book reviewer for the Los Angeles Times.