This Promise of Change: One Girl’s Story in the Fight for

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This Promise of Change: One Girl’s Story in the Fight for School Equality

In 1956, one year before federal troops escorted the Little Rock 9 into Central High School, fourteen year old Jo Ann Allen was one of twelve African-American students who broke the color barrier and integrated Clinton High School in Tennessee. At first things went smoothly for the Clinton 12, but then outside agitators interfered, pitting the townspeople against one another. Uneasiness turned into anger, and even the Clinton Twelve themselves wondered if the easier thing to do would be to go back to their old school. Jo Ann--clear-eyed, practical, tolerant, and popular among both black and white students---found herself called on as the spokesperson of the group. But what about just being a regular teen? This is the heartbreaking and relatable story of her four months thrust into the national spotlight and as a trailblazer in history. Based on original research and interviews and featuring backmatter with archival materials and notes from the authors on the co-writing process.
Country USA
Brand Bloomsbury
Manufacturer Bloomsbury Children's Books
Binding Hardcover
ItemPartNumber Illustrations, unspecified
ReleaseDate 2019-01-08
UnitCount 1
EANs 9781681198521

Country	USA
Brand	Bloomsbury
Manufacturer	Bloomsbury Children's Books
Binding	Hardcover
ItemPartNumber	Illustrations, unspecified
ReleaseDate	2019-01-08
UnitCount	1
EANs	9781681198521

This Promise of Change: One Girl’s Story in the Fight for School Equality

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