March forward, girl

by Melba Pattillo Beals

School integrationRace relationsAfrican American studentsBlack Civil rights workersJuvenile literatureHistoryAfrican americans, biographyAfrican americans, biography, juvenile literature

Combined with emotive drawings and photos, this memoir paints a vivid picture of Beals powerful early journey on the road to becoming a champion for equal rights, an acclaimed journalist, a best-selling author, and the recipient of this country s highest recognition, the Congressional Gold Medal.

For young readers

Book data: Open Library