The first step
by Susan E. Goodman
Reading Level 4-5 Mild (Lvl 2)
Ages 5-8
The text is written at a 4th grade reading level, the subject matter is intended for younger children (ages 5–8), and the content is mild with minimal sensitive material.
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About This Book
When four-year-old Sarah Roberts was told she couldn’t attend her neighborhood school because of her skin color, her family stood up for justice. Their brave fight against school segregation in 1847 sparked a landmark court case that paved the way for equal education. This powerful story celebrates courage and the beginning of change for fairness in schools.
Representation & Themes
EducationDiscrimination in educationSegregation in educationLaw and legislationFamilySocial JusticeHistorical
For Parents
Content Intensity
Level 2 — Mild Gentle Mild Moderate Intense Very Intense
Light conflict or tension. Mild peril resolved quickly.
Content Flags
Discrimination in education
Data confidence: standard
Details
- ISBN
- 9780802737397
- Pages
- 40
- Published
- 2016
- Type
- Nonfiction
- Word Count
- 1,411
Genres
Juvenile Nonfiction
Subjects
EducationDiscrimination in educationSegregation in educationLaw and legislationJuvenile literatureAfrican Americans