Loving v. Virginia
Publication Information
Minneapolis, Minnesota : Core Library, an imprint of Abdo Publishing, [2020]
Physical Description
48 pages : illustrations (some color) ; 24 cm
Audience
Grades 3-6.
Series
Summary
"In 1958, Richard and Mildred Loving were arrested in Virginia for breaking the state's law against interracial marriage. They later brought a lawsuit, Loving v. Virginia, to the US Supreme Court. In the landmark ruling, the Supreme Court struck down interracial marriage bans. Loving v. Virginia explores the story and legacy of this historic court case. Easy-to-read text, vivid images, and helpful back matter give readers a clear look at this subject. Features include a table of contents, infographics, a glossary, additional resources, and an index."--Provided by publisher.
Contents
- A letter from Duchess
- Mr. and Mrs. Loving
- Fighting for justice
- An uphill battle
- A historic decision
- Fast facts
- Stop and think
- Glossary
- Online resources
- Learn more
- About the authors
- Index.
Subjects
- Interracial marriage > Juvenile literature.
- Interracial marriage > Law and legislation > United States > History > Juvenile literature.
- Virginia > History > 20th century > Juvenile literature.
- Loving, Mildred Jeter > Juvenile literature.
- Loving, Richard Perry > Juvenile literature.
- Loving, Mildred Jeter > Trials, litigation, etc. > Juvenile literature.
- Loving, Richard Perry > Trials, litigation, etc. > Juvenile literature.