Description: This Promise of Change: One Girl's Story in the Fight for School Equality Book. Condition is "Brand New". Shipped with USPS Priority Mail. Title: This Promise of Change: One Girl's Story in the Fight for School Equality...A true story! ISBN: 10:1681198525 Author: Boyce, Jo Ann Allen (Author), Levy, Debbie (Author) Description: In 1956, one year before federal troops escorted the Little Rock 9 into Central High School, fourteen year old Jo Ann Allen was one of twelve African-American students who broke the color barrier and integrated Clinton High School in Tennessee At first things went smoothly for the Clinton 12, but then outside agitators interfered, pitting the townspeople against one another Uneasiness turned into anger, and even the Clinton Twelve themselves wondered if the easier thing to do would be to go back to their old school Jo Ann--clear-eyed, practical, tolerant, and popular among both black and white students---found herself called on as the spokesperson of the group But what about just being a regular teen? This is the heartbreaking and relatable story of her four months thrust into the national spotlight and as a trailblazer in history Based on original research and interviews and featuring backmatter with archival materials and notes from the authors on the co-writing process In 1956, a year before the integration of Central High School in Little Rock, 12 black students in Clinton, Tennessee, integrated a public high school Based on Boyce's experience as one of those students, this is the first children's book about a forgotten moment in history featuring archival materials and notes from the authors Binding: Hardcover Publisher: BLOOMSBURY Publication Date: 2019-01-08 Dimensions: 1.1'' H x 8.5'' L x 5.7'' W Number of Pages: 320 Language: English
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Book Title: This Promise of Change : One Girl's Story in the Fight for School Equality
Item Length: 8.5in
Item Height: 1.1in
Item Width: 5.9in
Author: Debbie Levy, Jo Ann Allen Boyce
Format: Hardcover
Language: English
Topic: Social Topics / Prejudice & Racism, People & Places / United States / General, Biography & Autobiography / Cultural Heritage
Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing USA
Intended Audience: Ages 2-3, Ages 9-12, Ages 4-8, Under 2 Years
Publication Year: 2019
Genre: Juvenile Nonfiction
Item Weight: 15.2 Oz
Number of Pages: 320 Pages
