Sylvia Méndez: activista de derechos civiles (Civil Rights Activist)

Name: Sylvia Méndez: activista de derechos civiles (Civil Rights Activist)
Brand: The Rosen Publishing Group
SKU: 9781508185345
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Transadapted
Paperback
Non-Fiction

Esta cautivadora biografía narra la historia de Sylvia Méndez, una niña mexicoamericana cuya familia luchó para que ella pudiera asistir a una escuela para blancos, lo que dio lugar al histórico caso de 1947 Mendez v. Westminster, que ayudó a desegregar las escuelas de California años antes de Brown v. Board of Education. Con una línea de tiempo útil e imágenes históricas, el libro da vida a un capítulo poco conocido de la lucha por los derechos civiles. Ideal para jóvenes interesados en la justicia social y la historia latina.

English Translation

Sylvia Mendez: Civil Rights Activist

This engaging biography tells the story of Sylvia Mendez, a Mexican-American girl whose family's fight to attend an all-white school led to the landmark 1947 case Mendez v. Westminster, which helped desegregate California's schools years before Brown v. Board of Education. Featuring a helpful timeline and historical photographs, the book brings to life an often-overlooked chapter of civil rights history. Perfect for young readers interested in social justice, Latino history, and stories of courage against injustice, this account informs and inspires.

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Book Details

Vendor: The Rosen Publishing Group

Binding: Paperback

Type: Non-Fiction

Copyright: 2019

Publisher: The Rosen Publishing Group

Genre: Biography and Autobiography

Fiction or Non Fiction: Non-Fiction

Subject: Latin American History and Culture

Type of Spanish Book: Transadapted

Pages: 48

Author/Illustrator Details

Author: Philip Wolny
Author Origin: None
Illustrator: None
IIlustrator Origin: None

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Dimensions: 7 x 9 x .25 (Inches)

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