Duncan Tonatiuh

Separate Is Never Equal (Jane Addams Award Book (Awards))

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ISBN 13:
9781419710544
author:
Duncan Tonatiuh
format:
HardBack
publisher:
Abrams Books for Young Readers
language:
English
Publication Year:
2014
Pages:
40
Dimensions:
23.8 x 1.3 x 28.9 cm
Genre:
Society, Politics & Philosophy, Government & Politics, Countries & Regions
Condition:
New
Availability:
Item usually sent within 20 working days
£18.96

Description

Sylvia Mendez and her family's fight for desegregation is a powerful story of courage and determination. In 1947, Sylvia, an American citizen of Mexican and Puerto Rican heritage, was denied enrollment to a "Whites only" school in California. Her parents took action by organizing the Hispanic community and filing a lawsuit in federal district court. Their success eventually brought an end to the era of segregated education in California, paving the way for future civil rights milestones. This book tells the story of Sylvia Mendez's family and their hard-fought legal battle to desegregate schools in California before Brown v. Board of Education. Duncan Tonatiuh masterfully combines text and folk-inspired art to bring attention to this important piece of U.S. civil rights history, making it a valuable addition to any child's bookshelf.

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