Small Victories: The Real World of a Teacher, Her Students and Their High School
Samuel G. Freedman
Provides a portrait of a master teacher in Manhattan describing her dedication to her students and recreates daily life at the school.
Society & CultureSociety & Culture · medium confidenceSociety & Culture163 signalsBiography122 signalsRace & Ethnicity11 signalsOpen Library: Biography -> BiographyOpen Library: New york (n.y.), biography -> BiographyLlm Classifier: Society & Culture -> Society & CultureBusiness Biography
Award History
0 wins · 1 total
| Award | Year | Result | Category / Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| National Book Award for NonfictionMajor | 1990 | Finalist | Secondary source |
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