Among Schoolchildren
Among Schoolchildren by Tracy Kidder, published by Harper Collins in September 1990, is a reprint edition comprising 352 pages. This book presents an in-depth look at a fifth-grade classroom in Holyoke, Massachusetts, where Kidder spent nine months observing the lives of twenty schoolchildren and their dedicated teacher, Mrs. Zajac. Through his immersive experience, Kidder captures the complexities of education in America, highlighting the challenges and triumphs faced by both students and educators.
Readers will find a poignant narrative that explores the dynamics of a classroom in a struggling community, emphasizing themes of social science and education. Kidder’s account reveals the emotional landscape of teaching and learning, showcasing the resilience and compassion of the individuals involved. This edition offers a detailed examination of the educational system, providing insights into the personal and collective experiences that shape the lives of children and their teachers.
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Tracy Kidder — the Pulitzer Prize-winning author of The Soul of a New Machine and the extraordinary national bestseller House — spent nine months in Mrs. Zajac’s fifth-grade classroom in the depressed “Flats” of Holyoke, Massachusetts. For an entire year he lived among twenty schoolchildren and their indomitable, compassionate teacher — sharings their joys, their catastrophes, and their small but essential triumphs. As a result, he has written a revealing, remarkably poignant account of education in America . . . and his most memorable, emotionally charged, and important book to date.
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