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Meghan Mangrum

Will Southlake approve using book by grandson of slave in school bearing his name?

DALLAS — A book about the grandson of a slave who learned to read when he was 98 years old is currently under review for use in the school named after him in Southlake.

The book, "Life is So Good," tells the story of George Dawson’s life, from segregation and the civil rights movement to learning to read at 98. It’s one of about 10 under review by Carroll Independent School District.

Social media posts circulating Monday suggested it was being challenged by parents or community members and pulled from the middle school that holds his name.

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