Genres
Publication
Atheneum Books for Young Readers (2001), 32 pages
Description
In 1964, Joe is pleased that a new law will allow his best friend John Henry, who is colored, to share the town pool and other public places with him, but he is dismayed to find that prejudice still exists.
Subjects
Awards
Cardinal Cup (Honor — 2002)
Coretta Scott King Award (Winner — 2002)
California Young Reader Medal (Nominee — 2005)
Virginia Readers' Choice (Nominee — Elementary — 2005)
Ezra Jack Keats Book Award (Winner — New Writer — 2002)
Show Me Readers Award (Nominee — 2004)
NCTE Adventuring with Books: A Booklist for Pre-K—Grade 6 (13th Edition: 1999-2001)
Teacher Favorites Award (2002)
25 Great Reads for Mississippi Kids (Picture Books)
Language
Original language
English
ISBN
0689830165 / 9780689830167
DDC/MDS
| 813.6 |