• The Untold Story of Sylvia Mendez: School Desegregation Pioneer (First But Forgotten)

The Untold Story of Sylvia Mendez: School Desegregation Pioneer
(First But Forgotten)

Author
Leticia Gonzales
Publication Date
January 01, 2023
Genre / Grade Band
Non-fiction /  4th − 5th
The Untold Story of Sylvia Mendez: School Desegregation Pioneer (First But Forgotten)
Description
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.
Publication date
January 01, 2023
Classification
Non-fiction
Page Count
-
ISBN-13
9781669005049
Lexile Measure
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Guided Reading Level
-
Publisher
Capstone Press
Series
First But Forgotten
BISAC categories
JNF007110 - Juvenile Nonfiction | Biography & Autobiography | Social Activists
JNF025210 - Juvenile Nonfiction | History | United States/20th Century
JNF007120 - Juvenile Nonfiction | Biography & Autobiography | Women
JNF053270 - Juvenile Nonfiction | Social Topics | Civil & Human Rights
Library of Congress categories
California
School integration
Mendez, Sylvia
Puerto Rican women
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