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Birth
Lurlene McDaniel was born on April 5, 1944 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. -
"I have a Dream"
Martin Luther King Jr. gave a speech; the speech was a defining moment of the Civil Rights Movement. -
Graduated from high school and went to college
She went to the University of South Florida. -
Vietnam War
1973 in the Vietnam War began with a peace agreement. -
Heartbreaking news
Her son was diagnosed with juvenile diabetes at the age of 3. -
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Writing Books
She began writing her books to help with the pain from her son. -
Awards and Honors
RITA award novel -
Award and Honors
ALA award -
Present Day
She lives in Chattanooga, Tennessee. And has wrote over 70 books. -
President 2017
Donald Trump president in January 2017.