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CBC Showcase: Celebrating National Women's History Month

cover The Power of One
Daisy Bates and the Little Rock Nine

by Dennis Brindell Fradin & Judith Bloom Fradin
Illustrated with black-and-white archival photographs

2005 CBC/NCSS Notable Social Studies Trade Book

In a noteworthy companion to their other biographies of distinguished African American females, an acclaimed husband-and-wife author team present a vivid portrait of Daisy Bates, who worked tirelessly for civil rights as an activist, journalist, and organizer. In 1957, she captured national attention as the mentor of the Little Rock Nine, the first students to integrate Central High School, in Little Rock, Arkansas. A compelling, inspiring book about a woman who responded to a world of prejudice and intolerance with courage and determination.

Ages 10-14
ISBN: 0-618-31556-X
Price: $18.00
Publisher: Clarion Books

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