Pub Date: August 1, 2021
Dewey: 344.730798
LCCN: 2021012614
Lexile Code: 0780
Features: Bibliography, Index
Target Age Group: 08 to 11
Physical Info: 0.32" H x 9.13" L x 7.09" W ( 0.55 lbs) 32 pages
BISAC Categories:
Juvenile Nonfiction | History | United States 20th Century | Social Topics | Prejudice Racism and Colorism | School and Education
Series: Days That Changed America
Description: "On May 17, 1954, the Supreme Court of the United States delivered a unanimous ruling that declared racial segregation in public schools was unconstitutional, because separate could never be equal. Now readers can step back in time to learn about what led up to this major milestone in the Civil Rights movement, how the landmark case unfolded, and the ways in which one critical day changed America forever"--
Brief description: Margeaux Weston is an editor and sensitivity reader. A Louisiana native, Margeaux enjoys reading and writing diverse stories. She manages Little Blk Books, a literary site that promotes diverse children's books and provides editorial services. She has also written children's books, including the nonfiction title Clothing Inspired by Nature, and entertainment articles for several media outlets.