The rise. 1970 /

Castrovilla, Selene, 1966-

The rise. 1970 / 1970 Selene Castrovilla. - 96 pages : illustrations (some color) ; 24 cm. - Exploring civil rights .

Includes bibliographical references (page 92) and index.

Introduction: the way it was -- A divided moment -- The whole world was watching -- Women catch a second wave -- Protests -- Race riots -- Searching for fairness -- Conclusion: the legacy of 1970 in civil rights history -- Biography: Aileen Hernandez -- Timeline.

School Library Journal, April 2023 Booklist, April 2023

Explores the key events of the Civil Rights Movement, focusing on the year 1970, including Charles Edward Gordone who became the first African American playwright to win the Pulitzer Prize, Essence magazine, and more.

8.9 5-8 1160L Lexile

9781338837599 9781338837605 9781668878415 1338837591 1338837605 1668878410

2022039913


African Americans--Civil rights--History--Juvenile literature.
Civil rights movements--History--United States--20th century--Juvenile literature.
Civil rights workers--United States--Juvenile literature.
African Americans--Civil rights--History.
Civil rights movements--History--20th century.
Civil rights workers.

E185.615 / .C356 2023

323.11 CAS