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This Generation of Americans

This Generation of Americans

A Story of the Civil Rights Movement (Jamestown's American Portraits)
Historical FictionYoung Adult
Pages
152
Published
2001
Language
English

Synopsis

In 1963, thirteen-year-old Clayton Banks wants nothing more than to play baseball and enjoy a normal life. However, the burgeoning Civil Rights Movement is sweeping across America, bringing profound changes to his family and community, whether he is ready for them or not.

Prose complexity
1/10

Vibe

Thought-ProvokingInformativeHopeful
Coming of Age

Genres

Historical Fiction Young Adult History

Authors

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Fredrick McKissack

African American children's author with his wife Patricia -- to be distinguished from his son Fredrick L. McKissack, Jr. who also wrote some books with his mother.

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Fredrick McKissack, Jr.

Fredrick McKissack, Jr. is the author of Timeless Voices, Timeless Themes--Copper Level. This work explores important themes and voices, offering readers a thoughtful experience.

Characters

Clayton BanksProtagonist
All characters in This Generation of Americans