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Nobody Gonna Turn Me 'Round: Stories and Songs of the Civil Rights Movement

Nobody Gonna Turn Me 'Round: Stories and Songs of the Civil Rights Movement

A powerful trilogy concludes with a look at both famous and lesser-known forces in the ongoing struggle for civil rights (ages 9-12).

In the summer of 1955, Moses Wright braved mortal danger to testify against three white men accused of murdering Emmett Till â€” a brutal event that helped to spur the American civil rights movement. Nine black teenagers in Little Rock, Arkansas, headed out to a formerly white high school, despite warnings that "blood will run in the streets." James Lawson trained activists not to fight back with fists or words, no matter how many billy clubs rained down on them. Through ten turbulent years, black southerners filled jails and public places with the songs and strength passed down from their ancestors. This final book in a trilogy about the African-American experience is a tribute to the crusaders for equality and peace in America, a crusade that continues to this day.
Back matter includes important dates, an artistâ€™s note, source notes, a bibliography, sources for further information, and an index.

Country	USA
Author	Doreen Rappaport
Binding	Paperback
Brand	Rappaport, Doreen/ Evans, Shane W. (ILT)
EAN	9780763638924
Edition	Reprint
ISBN	0763638927
Label	Candlewick
Manufacturer	Candlewick
MPN	9780763638924
NumberOfItems	1
NumberOfPages	64
PartNumber	9780763638924
PublicationDate	2008-09-23
Publisher	Candlewick
ReleaseDate	2008-09-23
Studio	Candlewick

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