Seven million steps the true story of Dick Gregory's run for the hungry

A juvenile illustrated biography recounting the 1976 cross-country run undertaken by comedian and activist Dick Gregory to raise awareness about hunger and poverty in the United States. The book describes his journey from Los Angeles to New York City, his public speaking engagements along the route,...

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Main Authors: Barnes, Derrick (Author), Gregory, Christian (Author)
Other Authors: Morrison, Frank, 1971- (Illustrator)
Format: Books Print Book
Language:English
Published: New York, NY : Amistad Books for Young Readers, an imprint of HarperCollins Publishers, [2026]
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