Overview
The singular biography of a firey, forgotten educator and abolitionist, for young adults
Fueled by an unyielding feminist conviction, and against a tide of hostility, on December 3, 1851, Myrtilla Miner, an educator and abolitionist, opened the School for Colored Girls—the only school in Washington, DC, dedicated to training African American students to be teachers. The first modern biography of Myrtilla Miner for young adults, This Noble Woman includes historic photos, source notes, a bibliography, and a list of resources for further exploration, making it an invaluable resource for any student’s or history buff’s bookshelf.
Reviews
"We all know teachers can change the world. But Myrtilla Miner took it to an extreme, facing down dancer and fighting through obstacles to build her school. This is a truly inspiring story." —STEVE SHEINKIN, author of Bomb, Most Dangerous, and The Port Chicago 50
"Miner's personality, experiences, and historical context are woven together to create a vivid picture of a remarkable and little-known woman's achievements." —Kirkus Reviews
"Bolstered by small black-and-white photos, this is a detailed look at a flawed but notable woman." —Booklist
“A lively, intelligently rendered account” —Kirkus Reviews on Peaches and Daddy
“Gripping and bizarre . . . In a clear, engaging style, Greenburg marshals the complex facts of the decades-long saga.” —Kirkus Reviews on The Mad Bomber of New York
Author Biography
Michael M. Greenburg, a practicing attorney and former editor of the Pepperdine Law Review, is the author of Peaches and Daddy, The Mad Bomber of New York, and The Court-Martial of Paul Revere. He has appeared on NPR and the Smithsonian Channel. He lives in suburban Boston.