Cover of Little Rock Nine (Stories of the Civil Rights Movement)

Little Rock Nine (Stories of the Civil Rights Movement)

by Carla Mooney

Stories of the Civil Rights Movement; Core Library

Reading Level 5-6 Moderate (Lvl 3) Ages 9-12

The text is written at a 5th 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

Discover the bravery of nine students who challenged segregation by enrolling in a previously all-white high school in Little Rock. Their courage sparked a pivotal moment in the fight for civil rights, revealing the struggles and triumphs of a nation seeking equality. This powerful story highlights the impact of their actions and the ongoing quest for justice.

Representation & Themes

HistoricalSocial JusticeComing of AgeCourageFamily

For Parents

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 Fear & Anxiety Social Justice Historical
Data confidence: standard

Details

ISBN
9781624038808
Publisher
Core Library
Published
2015-09-01
Type
Nonfiction
Word Count
3,923

Genres

Civil rights movements

Subjects

Segregation in educationAfrican americansAfrican americans, juvenile literatureArkansas, juvenile literature