Small Shoes, Great Strides: How Three Brave Girls Opened Doors to School Equality
Small Shoes, Great Strides: How Three Brave Girls Opened Doors to School Equality Hardcover – Picture Book, November 7, 2023
by Vaunda Micheaux Nelson (Author), Alex Bostic (Illustrator)
Leona Tate, Gail Etienne, and Tessie Prevost didn't set out to make history. But when these three Black first graders stepped into the all-white McDonogh No. 19 Public School in New Orleans on November 14, 1960, that's exactly what they did. They integrated their school just ten minutes before Ruby Bridges walked into her school, also in New Orleans. Like Ruby, the trio faced crowds of protestors fighting against public school desegregation efforts and relied on US Marshals to keep them safe. Their teacher protected them every step of the way, and the girls formed a close bond, becoming friends for life.
Award-winning author Vaunda Micheaux Nelson conducted extensive interviews to bring this little-known story from the Civil Rights Movement to a broad audience. Vivid illustrations by fine artist Alex Bostic highlight the girls' strength, courage, and determination.
Publisher: Carolrhoda Books ® (November 7, 2023)
Language: English
Hardcover: 40 pages
ISBN-10: 1728419239
ISBN-13: 978-1728419237
Reading Age: 7 - 11 years
Grade Level: 2 - 5
Item Weight: 1.03 pounds
Dimensions: 9.5 x 0.25 x 11 inches
