num_pages: 150
description: As told by historian Debra Faulkner, Emily Griffith's life story is an intriguing as it is inspiring. From teaching in a one-room schoolhouse on the Nebraska prairie to founding Denver's ongoing and thriving Opportunity School, Miss Emily pursued her vision for all who wish to learn.The book received the highest recognition from Colorado Independent Publishers Association (CIPA) with an EVVY Award in 2006. Judges described Touching Tomorrow as "A page-turner. A must for historians of women and education in North America." Touching Tomorrow was honored as Finalist for the WILLA award from Women Writing the West.
language: English
title: Touching Tomorrow:The Emily Griffith Story
titlecomplete: Touching Tomorrow:The Emily Griffith Story
ratings_count: 24
awards: awardedAt: 1167638400000
name: WILLA Literary Award
category: Scholarly Nonfiction (Finalist)
publisher: Filter Press