We are your children too : Black students, White supremacists, and the battle for America's schools in Prince Edward County, Virginia / P. O'Connell Pearson.
| Author/creator | Pearson, P. O'Connell author. |
| Format | Book |
| Edition | First edition. |
| Publication | New York, New York : Simon & Schuster Books for Young Readers, an imprint of Simon & Schuster Children's Publishing Division, [2023] |
| Copyright Date | ©2023 |
| Description | 275 pages : illustrations ; 22 cm |
| Subjects |
| Portion of title | Black students, White supremacists, and the battle for America's schools in Prince Edward County, Virginia |
| Variant title | We're your children too |
| Contents | Unequal -- Hard history -- Strike -- Going bigger -- Massive resistance -- Shattered dreams -- Scrambling -- A national scandal -- Turning point -- The Free Schools -- Up and running -- Damaged victory -- Facing the past -- Unfinished business -- Epilogue. |
| Abstract | "In 1954, after the passing of Brown v Board, one county in southern Virginia chose to close its public schools rather than integrate. Those public schools stayed closed for five years. This was the reality of the people of Prince Edward County. When the affluent white population of Prince Edward County built a private school-for white children only-they left Black children and their families with very few options. Some Black children were home schooled by unemployed Black teachers. Some traveled thousands of miles to live with relatives, friends, or even strangers. Some didn't go to school at all. But many stood up and became young activists, fighting for one of the rights America claims belongs to all: the right to learn. Revelatory and timely, noted nonfiction author and former educator P. O'Connell Pearson shines a light on this disturbing and important chapter of America's history, with ripple effects that still impact the country to this day"-- Provided by publisher. |
| Bibliography note | Includes bibliographical references and index. |
| Interest age level | Ages 10-14 |
| Interest grade level | Grades 5 and up |
| Audience | 1010 Lexile |
| Genre/form | Informational works. |
| Genre/form | Juvenile works. |
| Genre/form | Informational works. |
| LCCN | 2021047126 |
| ISBN | 9781665901390 hardcover |
| ISBN | 166590139X hardcover |
| ISBN | 9781665901406 paperback |
| ISBN | 1665901403 paperback |
| ISBN | electronic book |
Availability
| Library | Location | Call Number | Status | Item Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joyner | TRC Nonfiction | 379.263 P3185W | ✔ Available | Place Hold |