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Linda Brown, you are not alone

Additional authors: Thomas, Joyce Carol | James, Curtis -- 1966- -- Ill
Edition statement:1st ed. Published by : Jump at the Sun/Hyperion Books for Children, (New York) Physical details: xxi, 114 p. col. ill. ; cm. ISBN:0786808217 (trade ed.) :; 0786826401 (lib. ed.). Year: 2003
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j 300 - 399 j323.1196073 Lin (Browse shelf) Available 83178

Who is Linda Brown? ; Introduction / Joyce Carol Thomas -- Wonamona / Jerry Spinelli -- Desegregation ; Legacy / Eloise Greenfield -- Anthony / Lois Lowry -- St. Louis / Quincy Troupe -- The prophet / Katherine Paterson -- Stormy weather / Joyce Carol Thomas -- Mike and me / Michael Cart -- Color blind / Ishmael Reed -- The awakening / Jean Craighead George -- My dear colored people / Leona Nicholas Welch.

A collection of personal reflections, stories and poems of 10 well-known children authors, who were themselves young people in 1954 when the Supreme Court handed down the decision to desegregate public schools. Their varied experiences and viewpoints offer a window to that period in our history.

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