The Untold Story of Barbara Rose Johns: School Strike Activist
From the Series First but Forgotten
Most people have heard about the historic school desegregation case Brown v. Board of Education. That Supreme Court case actually combined five cases challenging school segregation, and one of them began with a strike organized by 16-year-old Barbara Rose Johns. With key biographical information and related historical events, this Capstone Captivate book uncovers Johns's story and how the strike she led helped bring about the Supreme Court case.
Interest Level | Grade 3 - Grade 5 |
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Reading Level | Grade 3 |
BISACS | JNF007110, JNF007050, JNF007120 |
Publisher | Capstone |
Imprint | Capstone Press |
Series | First but Forgotten |
Language | English |
Number of Pages | 32 |
ISBN | 9781669016106 |
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Title Format | Hardcover |
Release Date | 2023-08-01 |
Author | Nicole A. Mansfield |
Dimensions | 7 x 9 |
Guided Reading Level | V |