The Untold Story of Sylvia Mendez: School Desegregation Pioneer

by Leticia Gonzales

Overview

You probably know that the 1954 Brown v. Board of Education case was an important part of ending segregation in schools. But it wasn’t the only one. In 1947, Mendez v. Westminster helped end segregation in California’s schools. With key biographical information and related historical events, this Capstone Captivate book will uncover Mendez’s story and show how it connects to Brown v. Board of Education.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781669005049
Publisher:	Capstone
Publication date:	01/01/2023
Series:	First but Forgotten
Pages:	32
Product dimensions:	7.00(w) x 9.00(h) x (d)
Lexile:	960L (what's this?)
Age Range:	8 - 11 Years

Table of Contents

Introduction: Breaking Barriers 4

Chapter 1 A Latine Family in California 6

Chapter 2 Sylvia's Case 16

Chapter 3 The Case's Historic Impact 24

Chapter 4 Speaking Up and Receiving Recognition 26

Glossary 30

Read More 31

Internet Sites 31

Index 32

About the Author 32

Interviews

Presents lesser known stories of people involved in key historical events;

Editorial Reviews

04/01/2023

Gr 4–6—Before Cesar Chavez and Rosa Parks, there were Larry Itliong and Sarah Keys Evans. These are two of the civil rights pioneers spotlighted in this series of unsung heroes who fought against unfair labor practices, racist transportation policies, school segregation, and, in the case of Sarah Keys Evans, used her wealth to create new opportunities for marginalized communities. While their stories failed to capture the attention of mainstream history books, their contributions led to later, greater achievements. This series helps place the well-known civil rights victories in a larger narrative, broken up by large images and text boxes with interesting facts. Each book includes a glossary, an index, and further reading. VERDICT Civil rights victories didn't come easily, and this series helps young readers understand that. Recommended.

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