Cover of The Little Rock nine

The Little Rock nine

A Primary Source Exploration of the Battle for School Integration

by Brian Krumm

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Reading Level 5-6 Moderate (Lvl 3) Ages 9-12

The text is written at a 5th grade reading level, the subject matter is intended for middle graders (ages 9–12), and the content has moderate intensity with some emotionally heavy themes.

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About This Book

Discover the courageous journey of nine African American students who faced incredible challenges to integrate a high school in Little Rock. Their bravery helped change history and inspired a nation during the fight for civil rights. Experience their story through authentic voices and powerful moments that shaped America.

Representation & Themes

MulticulturalRace relationsCivil rightsSchool integrationHistorical

For Parents

Content Intensity

Level 3 — Moderate
Gentle Mild Moderate Intense Very Intense

Real stakes and emotional weight. May include sustained danger, loss, or bullying.

Content Flags

Racial Discrimination Fear & Anxiety Emotional: Courage & Perseverance
Data confidence: standard

Details

ISBN
9781491402252
Pages
32
Publisher
Capstone
Published
2015
Type
Nonfiction
Word Count
2,777

Genres

Juvenile Nonfiction

Subjects

Race relationsAfrican AmericansCivil rightsSchool integrationSourcesCivil rights movementsCentral High School (Little Rock, Ark.)HistoryJuvenile literatureBiographyCivil rights workersAfrican americans, civil rightsAfrican americans, juvenile literatureSegregation in educationCivil rights movements, juvenile literatureCivil rights workers, juvenile literatureUnited states, race relations

Places

ArkansasLittle RockLittle Rock (Ark.)