The Little Rock Nine and the Fight for Equal Education |
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Author:
| Jeffrey, Gary |
Series title: | A Graphic History of the Civil Rights Movement Ser. |
ISBN: | 978-1-4339-7486-1 |
Publication Date: | Aug 2012 |
Publisher: | Gareth Stevens Publishing LLLP
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Imprint: | Gareth Stevens Learning Library |
Book Format: | Ebook |
List Price: | USD $26.60 |
Book Description:
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The story of a group of African American students known as the Little Rock Nine is a saga of incredible courage and grace. Following the 1954 Supreme Court ruling that struck down school segregation, black leaders turned their attention to the next challenge: getting African American students into white schools. In Little Rock, Arkansas, a small group of African American students were selected to integrate the high school. This taut, thrilling graphic novel plunges readers into the...
More DescriptionThe story of a group of African American students known as the Little Rock Nine is a saga of incredible courage and grace. Following the 1954 Supreme Court ruling that struck down school segregation, black leaders turned their attention to the next challenge: getting African American students into white schools. In Little Rock, Arkansas, a small group of African American students were selected to integrate the high school. This taut, thrilling graphic novel plunges readers into the cauldron of hate, bigotry, and fear the students faced. Powerful illustrations grip readers, and accessible text presents the emotionally charged events in readily understandable language.