My Great Aunt Arizona

My Great Aunt Arizona tells the true story of a girl born in a log cabin in the Blue Ridge Mountains who grew up loving to sing, square-dance, and dream of faraway places she would visit one day. Though Arizona never made it to those faraway places, she instead became a beloved teacher for fifty-seven years in the very one-room schoolhouse where she herself had learned, touching generations of students with her warmth and stories.

This gentle, true picture book biography is an excellent choice for students because it honors the profound impact a single dedicated teacher can have, while celebrating Appalachian history and the value of a life well-lived close to home.

Publishing Details

Author : Gloria Houston

Illustrator : Susan Condie Lamb

Author Nationality : United States

Physical Details

Type of Book: Picture

Cover: Softcover

Pages: 32

Size: 9.1 x 10.2 inches

Year Published: 1997

Instructional Details

Reading Grade Level: Kindergarten

Genre: Non-Fiction

Sub-Genre: Biography

Theme: Family, School, Social Studies, Reference