"Thank You M'am" by Langston Hughes

"Thank You M'am" is a short story written by Langston Hughes in 1955.  It is a coming to age story about the lessons bestowed upon a young boy named Roger from an old lady who he attempts to rob.

Listen to the story by pressing the link below and read along:
"Thank You M'am" audio

Read the the story text by pressing on the link below and read with the audio:
"Thank You M'am" text