"The Girl from the Tar Paper School" is a memoir written by Teri Woods. It is an account of her experiences growing up in the "Tar Paper Schools" of the South during the 1940s and 1950s. The book details her experiences as a student in these schools, which were built for African American children and were often made of tar paper or other inexpensive materials. The book also describes the discrimination, poverty and racism that were pervasive in the South during that time, and how it affected her education and her life. The book also explores the theme of resilience and the power of education to overcome obstacles. The book is considered a classic and it is widely read and studied in schools and universities. It was published in 2008 and it received positive reviews from critics and readers alike.