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Small Shoes, Great Strides: How Three Brave Girls Opened Doors to School Equality (HC) (2023)

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Leona Tate, Gail Etienne, and Tessie Prevost didn't set out to make history. But when these three Black first graders stepped into the all-white McDonogh No. 19 Public School in New Orleans on November 14, 1960, that's exactly what they did. They integrated their school just ten minutes before Ruby Bridges walked into her school, also in New Orleans. Like Ruby, the trio faced crowds of protestors fighting against public school desegregation efforts and relied on US Marshals to keep them safe. Their teacher protected them every step of the way, and the girls formed a close bond, becoming friends for life.

Award-winning author Vaunda Micheaux Nelson conducted extensive interviews to bring this little-known story from the Civil Rights Movement to a broad audience. Vivid illustrations by fine artist Alex Bostic highlight the girls' strength, courage, and determination.


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Author:
Vaunda Micheaux Nelson
Illustrator:
Alex Bostic
ISBN 10:
1728419239
Pages:
40
Publisher:
Carolrhoda Books (R)
Publication Date:
November 7, 2023
Binding:
Hardcover
Age Group:
Young Readers (9 - 13)
Grade Range:
2-6

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