Bibliograph

The Little Rock Nine challenge segregation, courageous kids of the civil rights movement, by Myra Faye Turner ; illustrated by Dolo Okeck̨i

Type

Label

The Little Rock Nine challenge segregation, courageous kids of the civil rights movement, by Myra Faye Turner ; illustrated by Dolo Okeck̨i

Language

eng

Bibliography note

Includes bibliographical references and index

Illustrations

illustrations

Index

index present

Intended audience

Ages 8-11, Capstone PressGrades 4-6, Capstone Press

Literary Form

non fiction

Main title

The Little Rock Nine challenge segregation

Nature of contents

bibliographycomics graphic novels

Oclc number

1287751165

Responsibility statement

by Myra Faye Turner ; illustrated by Dolo Okeck̨i

Series statement

Courageous kids

Sub title

courageous kids of the civil rights movement

Summary

"In 1954, the U.S. Supreme Court ruled that schools had to allow Black students to attend previously all-white schools. On September 4, 1957, nine Black students were set to attend Little Rock Central High in Little Rock, Arkansas. But when they arrived, an angry mob of white people spat at them and hurled racist insults. They were also prevented from entering the school by the National Guard. After they were finally allowed in weeks later, they faced even more abuse from white students and staff. Discover the courage displayed by the Little Rock Nine as they fought to get an education while enduring terrible racism"--, Provided by publisher

Table Of Contents

The Jim Crow south -- The Little Rock Nine -- Kids in crisis -- Forced integration -- Brave warriors -- The desegregated south

Target audience

juvenile

Classification