The Little Rock Nine Challenge Segregation - Courageous Kids of the Civil Rights Movement

"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"--

About the author

Myra Faye Turner is a New Orleans-based poet and author. She has written for grownups, but prefers writing for young readers. She has written two dozen nonfiction books for children and young adults, covering diverse topics like politics, the Apollo moon landing, edible insects, and U.S. history. When she's not writing, she spends her days reading, napping, and drinking coffee.

Product details

• Authors: Myra Faye Turner, Myra Faye/ Okecki Turner
• Assisted by: Dolo Okecki (Illustration)
• Publisher: Capstone Press
• Languages: English
• Age Recommendation: ages 8 to 9
• Product format: Hardback
• Released: 01.08.2022
• EAN: 9781666334425
• ISBN: 978-1-66633-442-5
• No. of pages: 32
• Series: Courageous Kids
• Subject: Humanities, art, music > Education > Education system