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A True Story of the Civil Rights Movement

By Doreen Rappaport ● Pictures by Curtis James
In 1965 Drew, Mississippi, the schools remained deeply segregated, and the classrooms for Black children were stripped of the resources they needed. For the Carters, a hardworking family of sharecroppers, enough was enough. Believing their children deserved the exact same educational opportunities as anyone else, they made a bold and dangerous decision: they sent their kids to the "all-white" schools. Facing relentless teasing and severe threats, the family stood their ground in the fight for equality. This beautifully illustrated, true story highlights the profound faith, honor, and courage of a family who risked everything to demand a better future.
6-8 Years 9-12 Years 85 Pages
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