The Lions of Little Rock

by Kristin Levine

Hardcover, 2012

Library's review

This dynamic story of friendship, courage, and life set in 1958 Little Rock is told through the eyes of a painfully shy Marlee. Readers join 12-year-old Marlee as she takes on both her shyness and segregation. Author’s Note.

Tags

NCSS Standards Theme--Time-Continuity-Change, NCSS Standards Theme--Individual Development and Identity, NCSS Standards Theme--Individuals-Groups-Institutions, Social Interactions-Relationships, Reading Level-Intermediate (3-5)Reading Level-Middle (6-8), Reading Level-Intermediate (3-5), Reading Level-Middle (6-8)

Genres

Lexile

630L

Collection

Notable Social Studies Trade Books for Young People

Publication

G.P. Putnam's Sons Books for Young Readers (2012), 304 pages

Description

In 1958 Little Rock, Arkansas, painfully shy twelve-year-old Marlee sees her city and family divided over school integration, but her friendship with Liz, a new student, helps her find her voice and fight against racism.

Awards

Young Hoosier Book Award (Nominee — Middle Grade — 2015)
Massachusetts Children's Book Award (Nominee — 2015)
Sequoyah Book Award (Nominee — Intermediate — 2015)
Rebecca Caudill Young Readers' Book Award (Nominee — 2014)
Georgia Children's Book Award (Finalist — Grades 4-8 — 2015)
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Utah Beehive Book Award (Nominee — Young Adult — 2014)
Kentucky Bluegrass Award (Nominee — Grades 6-8 — 2014)
Pennsylvania Young Reader's Choice Award (Nominee — Grades 6-8 — 2014)
William Allen White Children's Book Award (Nominee — Grades 6-8 — 2015)
Nutmeg Book Award (Nominee — Teen — 2014)
Iowa Teen Award (Nominee — 2015)
Sunshine State Young Reader's Award (Nominee — Grades 6-8 — 2015)
Oregon Reader's Choice Award (Nominee — 2015)
Grand Canyon Reader Award (Nominee — 2015)
Arkansas Teen Book Award (Honor Book — 2014)
North Carolina Children's Book Award (Nominee — 2014)
Land Of Enchantment Book Award (Winner — Young Adult — 2015)
Black-Eyed Susan Book Award (Nominee — Grades 6-9 — 2014)
Maud Hart Lovelace Award (Nominee — 2016)
New-York Historical Society Children's History Book Prize (Winner — 2013)
Best Fiction for Young Adults (Selection — 2013)
The Best Children's Books of the Year (Nine to Twelve — 2013)
Capitol Choices Noteworthy Book for Children and Teens (2013)
NCSS/CBC Notable Social Studies Trade Book for Young People (2013)
Books From All 50 States (and Washington, D.C.!) (Arkansas)
New York Public Library Best Books: For Kids (2012)
Rise: A Feminist Book Project for Ages 0-18 (Selection — 2013)
Teacher Favorites Award (2013)
NCTE/CLA Notable Children's Book in the English Language Arts (2013)
Texas Lone Star Reading List (2013)

Language

English

Original language

English

Original publication date

2012-01-05

Pages

304

Physical description

304 p.; 8.5 inches

ISBN

039925644X / 9780399256448

DDC/MDS

813.6

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