Elementary
Hard Work, but It’s Worth It: The Life of Jimmy Carter – Bethany Hegedus
Overview
This thoughtful picture-book biography traces Jimmy Carter’s journey from a Georgia peanut farm to the presidency, highlighting integrity, perseverance, and service to others as guiding principles.
Good For
Early Elementary children and families interested in character, leadership, and Georgia’s role in national history.
About the Author
Bethany Hegedus is the award-winning author of Alabama Spitfire: The Story of Harper Lee and To Kill a Mockingbird; Truth with a Capital T; and Between Us Baxters and coauthor along with Arun Gandhi of Grandfather Gandhi. She owns the Writing Barn, a writing workshop and retreat center in Austin, Texas.
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