This promise of change: one girl's story in the fight for school equality
(Book)
Author:
Contributors:
Levy, Debbie, author.
Published:
New York : Bloomsbury Children's Books, ©2019.
Format:
Book
Physical Desc:
310 pages : illustrations ; 22 cm
Accelerated Reader:
IL: MG - BL: 6.3 - AR Points: 4
Lexile measure:
1000L
Rating:
Age 10-12.
Status:
Description
"In 1956, one year before federal troops escorted the Little Rock 9 into Central High School, fourteen year old Jo Ann Allen was one of twelve African-American students who broke the color barrier and integrated Clinton High School in Tennessee. At first things went smoothly for the Clinton 12, but then outside agitators interfered, pitting the townspeople against one another. Uneasiness turned into anger, and even the Clinton Twelve themselves wondered if the easier thing to do would be to go back to their old school. Jo Ann--clear-eyed, practical, tolerant, and popular among both black and white students---found herself called on as the spokesperson of the group. But what about just being a regular teen? This is the heartbreaking and relatable story of her four months thrust into the national spotlight and as a trailblazer in history. Based on original research and interviews and featuring back matter with archival materials and notes from the authors on the co-writing process"--
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Lyme Juvenile Nonfiction
J 92 BOYCE
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Old Lyme Juv. Biography
JBIO BOYCE
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j Biography BOYCE [Jo Ann] Boyce
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Preston Adult Book Club
J 379.2 BOY
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Wallingford Children's Biography
J B BOYCE Jo Ann BO
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Subjects
LC Subjects
African American students -- Tennessee -- Clinton -- Biography -- Juvenile literature.
African American teenage girls -- Tennessee -- Clinton -- Biography -- Juvenile literature.
African American youth -- Tennessee -- Biography.
Boyce, Jo Ann Allen -- Juvenile literature.
Clinton (Tenn.) -- Race relations -- Juvenile literature.
School integration -- Tennessee -- Clinton -- Juvenile literature.
School integration -- Tennessee.
Tennessee -- Race relations.
African American teenage girls -- Tennessee -- Clinton -- Biography -- Juvenile literature.
African American youth -- Tennessee -- Biography.
Boyce, Jo Ann Allen -- Juvenile literature.
Clinton (Tenn.) -- Race relations -- Juvenile literature.
School integration -- Tennessee -- Clinton -- Juvenile literature.
School integration -- Tennessee.
Tennessee -- Race relations.
More Details
Language:
Unknown
ISBN:
9781681198521
Accelerated Reader:
MG
Level 6.3, 4 Points
Level 6.3, 4 Points
Lexile measure:
1000
Notes
Description
"In 1956, one year before federal troops escorted the Little Rock 9 into Central High School, fourteen year old Jo Ann Allen was one of twelve African-American students who broke the color barrier and integrated Clinton High School in Tennessee. At first things went smoothly for the Clinton 12, but then outside agitators interfered, pitting the townspeople against one another. Uneasiness turned into anger, and even the Clinton Twelve themselves wondered if the easier thing to do would be to go back to their old school. Jo Ann--clear-eyed, practical, tolerant, and popular among both black and white students---found herself called on as the spokesperson of the group. But what about just being a regular teen? This is the heartbreaking and relatable story of her four months thrust into the national spotlight and as a trailblazer in history. Based on original research and interviews and featuring back matter with archival materials and notes from the authors on the co-writing process"--,Provided by publisher.
Target Audience
Age 10-12.
Target Audience
Grade level 4-6.
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Citations
APA Citation (style guide)
Boyce, J. A. A., & Levy, D. (2019). This promise of change: one girl's story in the fight for school equality. New York, Bloomsbury Children's Books.
Chicago / Turabian - Author Date Citation (style guide)Boyce, Jo Ann Allen and Debbie, Levy. 2019. This Promise of Change: One Girl's Story in the Fight for School Equality. New York, Bloomsbury Children's Books.
Chicago / Turabian - Humanities Citation (style guide)Boyce, Jo Ann Allen and Debbie, Levy, This Promise of Change: One Girl's Story in the Fight for School Equality. New York, Bloomsbury Children's Books, 2019.
MLA Citation (style guide)Boyce, Jo Ann Allen, and Debbie Levy. This Promise of Change: One Girl's Story in the Fight for School Equality. New York, Bloomsbury Children's Books, 2019.
Note! Citation formats are based on standards as of July 2022. Citations contain only title, author, edition, publisher, and year published. Citations should be used as a guideline and should be double checked for accuracy.
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