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Twelve Days in May
By Larry Dane Brimner
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2018 Robert F. Sibert Medal Winner
Booklist Top 10 Diverse Nonfiction for Older and Middle Readers: 2018
ALSC Notable Children’s Books 2018, All Ages
ALA-CBC Building a Home Library Booklist - 2018
Chicago Public Library Best Books of 2017, Informational Books for Older Readers
Booklist Top of the List Editor’s Choice, Nonfiction Older Readers
By Larry Dane Brimner
Hardcover edition
Publisher Boyds Mills Press Imprint Calkins Creek ISBN9781629795867
Awards and Honors 2018 Carter G. Woodson Book Award Winner, Secondary Level2018 Robert F. Sibert Medal Winner
Booklist Top 10 Diverse Nonfiction for Older and Middle Readers: 2018
ALSC Notable Children’s Books 2018, All Ages
ALA-CBC Building a Home Library Booklist - 2018
Chicago Public Library Best Books of 2017, Informational Books for Older Readers
Booklist Top of the List Editor’s Choice, Nonfiction Older Readers
Twelve Days in May
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On May 4, 1961, a group of thirteen black and white civil rights activists launched the Freedom Ride, aiming to challenge the practice of segregation on buses and at bus terminal facilities in the South. The Ride would last twelve days. Despite the fact that segregation on buses crossing state lines was ruled unconstitutional by the Supreme Court in 1946, and segregation in interstate transportation facilities was ruled unconstitutional in 1960, these rulings were routinely ignored in the South. The thirteen Freedom Riders intended to test the laws and draw attention to the lack of enforcement with their peaceful protest. As the Riders traveled deeper into the South, they encountered increasing violence and opposition. Noted civil rights author Larry Dane Brimner relies on archival documents and rarely seen images to tell the riveting story of the little-known first days of the Freedom Ride. With author’s note, source notes, bibliography, and index.
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Nonfiction History (Grades 6-8)
Series Nonfiction History Grades 6-8
Nonfiction History (Grades 6-8)
For Grades 6-8
Middle-school readers interested in historical people, places, and events will enjoy these 12 thoughtful, factual books, which explore significant topics.
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