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Small Shoes, Great Strides: How Three Brave Girls Opened Doors to School Equality
by Nelson, Vaunda Micheaux
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Overview
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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, formed a bond with the girls, and became friends with them 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.
- Format: Hardcover
- Author: Nelson, Vaunda Micheaux
- ISBN: 9781728419237
- Condition: New
- Number Of Pages: 40
- Publication Year: 2023
Language:
English