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Warriors Don't Cry

a searing memoir of the battle to integrate Little Rock's Central High
Pages
266
Published
1994
Language
English

Synopsis

In 1957, nine Black teenagers faced down a violent mob and the Arkansas National Guard to integrate Central High School. This is the true story of Melba Pattillo Beals, one of those brave students, who endured threats and attacks on her journey toward civil rights. It's a powerful account of courage in the face of intense adversity.

How it reads

Prose complexity 7/10
Content warnings (2)
ViolenceTrauma

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