Little Rock Nine Challenge Segregation
Courageous Kids of the Civil Rights Movement
by Myra Faye Turner
Courageous Kids; Graphic Library
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
For Parents
Content Intensity
Level 3 — ModerateReal stakes and emotional weight. May include sustained danger, loss, or bullying.
Content Flags
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Details
- ISBN
- 9781666334425
- Pages
- 33
- Publisher
- Capstone
- Published
- 2022
- Type
- Nonfiction
- Word Count
- 3,298