Books All Georgians Should Read

Authors of the Month: September

A Lillian Smith Reader by Margaret Rose Gladney, Lisa Hodgens

Adult’s List:

Margaret Rose Gladney, Lisa Hodgens

Seven and a Half Tons of Steel by Thomas Gonzalez, Illustrator

Children’s List:

Thomas Gonazalez, Illustrator

About Contact

:Georgia Authors:

Benjamin E. Mays

Dates

  • 1894-1984

Georgia Connections

  • Atlanta, Fulton County: President, Morehouse College 1940-1967

Biography

Notes of Interest

Benjamin E. Mays was the author of two notable books: "Born to Rebel: An Autobiography" (1971-reprint 2003) and "Lord, the People Have Driven Me On" (1981), both reflecting on his life as an educator and civil rights mentor and activist.