Genres
Publication
Hyperion Book CH (2003), Edition: 1, 144 pages
Description
A collection of personal reflections, stories and poems of 10 well-known children's authors, who were themselves young people in 1954 when the Supreme Court handed down the decision to desegregate public schools. Their varied experiences and viewpoints offer a window to that period in our history.
Language
Original language
English
Pages
144
Physical description
144 p.; 9 inches
ISBN
0786808217 / 9780786808212
DDC/MDS
| 323.1196 |
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