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Book

Daisy Bates and the Little Rock Nine

Call Number

  • J 379.263 HARR (CEN, OSH)

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Publication Information

Minneapolis, Minnesota : Core Library, an imprint of Abdo Publishing, [2019]

Physical Description

48 pages : illustrations (some color) ; 24 cm.

Summary

In 1954, segregation in public schools was banned. But the road to desegregate American schools was long and difficult. Activist Daisy Bates helped nine black students integrate Little Rock Central High School in Arkansas. Daisy Bates and the Little Rock Nine explores their legacy.

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Added Authors

Blythe Lawrence