Lewis, The First Step is an inspiring look at the first lawsuit to demand desegregation–long before the American Civil Rights movement, even before the Civil War.īackmatter includes : integration timeline, bios on key people in the book, list of resources, and author’s note. With gorgeous art from award-winning illustrator E. Sarah’s cause was won when people–black and white–stood together and said, No more. These first steps set in motion changes that ultimately led to equality under the law in the United States. It was the first time an African American lawyer argued in a supreme court. City of Boston was the first case challenging our legal system to outlaw segregated schools. Sarah deserved an equal education, and the Roberts family fought for change. The Otis School was for white children only. Then one day she was told she could never come back. Goodreads Summary: In 1847, a young African American girl named Sarah Roberts was attending a school in Boston. Published January 5th, 2016 by Bloomsbury Children’s Books The First Step: How One Girl Put Segregation on Trial Most Wednesdays, we will be participating and will review a nonfiction text (though it may not always be a picture book).īe sure to visit Kid Lit Frenzy and see what other nonfiction books are shared this week! Nonfiction Picture Book Wednesday is hosted by Kid Lit Frenzy and was started to help promote the reading of nonfiction texts.
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