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Separate Is Never Equal
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Sylvia Mendez and Her Family's Fight for Desegregation

By Duncan Tonatiuh
Sylvia Mendez wanted to go to the school near her home. Instead, she and her brothers were told they had to attend a separate Mexican school. Separate Is Never Equal tells the true story of how Sylvia’s family challenged school segregation in California years before Brown v. Board of Education. Young readers meet a child who knows something is unfair, parents who refuse to accept discrimination, and a community that helps bring an important case to court. Using clear language and his signature illustration style, Duncan Tonatiuh makes a vital civil rights story accessible for children while honoring the courage and persistence behind the Mendez family’s fight.
Diverse Voices History Non-Fiction Schools Social Justice Picture Books
6-8 Years 48 Pages
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