Bibliograph

A mighty long way, my journey to justice at Little Rock Central High School [Adapted for Young Readers], Carlotta Walls LaNier, with Lisa Frazier Page

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A mighty long way, my journey to justice at Little Rock Central High School [Adapted for Young Readers], Carlotta Walls LaNier, with Lisa Frazier Page

Language

eng

resource.biographical

autobiography

Illustrations

illustrations

Index

no index present

Literary Form

non fiction

Main title

A mighty long way

Responsibility statement

Carlotta Walls LaNier, with Lisa Frazier Page

Sub title

my journey to justice at Little Rock Central High School [Adapted for Young Readers]

Summary

Nine Black students were chosen to integrate Little Rock Central High School in Arkansas in 1957. The Little Rock Nine endured what followed not only as a group but also as individuals. At fourteen years old, Carlotta Walls was the youngest member of the brave group. As angry mobs protested, the students were escorted in the high school by members of the 101st Airborne Division, which had been called in by then-president Dwight D. Eisenhower to ensure their safety. Ultimately, Carlotta became the first Black female ever to walk across this Central High stage and receive a diploma. This is her story of courage, dignity, and perseverance., -- adapted from jacket

Target audience

pre adolescent

resource.variantTitle

My journey to justice at Little Rock Central High School

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