Cover of Little Rock Nine Challenge Segregation

Little Rock Nine Challenge Segregation

Courageous Kids of the Civil Rights Movement

by Myra Faye Turner

Courageous Kids; Graphic Library

Reading Level 4-5 Moderate (Lvl 3) Ages 9-12

The text is written at a 4th grade reading level, the subject matter is intended for middle graders (ages 9–12), and the content has moderate intensity with some emotionally heavy themes.

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About This Book

Nine brave students faced fierce opposition as they tried to attend a previously all-white high school in Little Rock, Arkansas. Despite angry crowds and harsh treatment from others, their determination to learn and stand up against unfairness showed incredible courage. Their story highlights a pivotal moment in the struggle for equal education.

Representation & Themes

EducationSocial JusticeHistoricalCourageComing of Age

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Content Intensity

Level 3 — Moderate
Gentle Mild Moderate Intense Very Intense

Real stakes and emotional weight. May include sustained danger, loss, or bullying.

Content Flags

Racial Discrimination Emotional: Fear & Anxiety Emotional: Bullying
Data confidence: standard

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Details

ISBN
9781666334425
Pages
33
Publisher
Capstone
Published
2022
Type
Nonfiction
Word Count
3,298

Genres

Education

Subjects

Education