Without Separation

- Reviews -

"Separation is never equal. When the Lemon Grove School District' s board of trustees decided to expel every one of the 75 students who were of Mexican American descent in order to establish an all-White student body, the Lemon Grove Neighbor' s Committee-Comite de Vecinos de Lemon Grove-decided to take action. Brimner' s straightforward narrative follows Roberto Alvarez from his return to school after Christmas vacation only to be told he was no longer welcome to the day he was able to receive the same education as the White students. The substantial author' s note places this case in context with other desegregation cases in the U. S. -particularly in California. Gonzalez' s colorful and detailed mural-esque illustrations make the historical flavor of the times accessible. A critical contribution to discussions of equal access and of systemic racism. "-Kirkus Reviews, starred review "Brimner, known for his excellent, detailed books for older kids on the civil rights movement during the 1950s and ' 60s, now addresses a younger audience with a simplified narrative in the main text, followed by a more complete account in the lengthy author' s note. Gonzalez' s richly colored illustrations, painted in acrylics, create a series of striking tableaux. Underscoring the importance of confronting discrimination, this picture book highlights a little- known court case that became a precedent for the Supreme Court' s landmark 1954 Brown v. Board of Education decision. "-Booklist "WithoutSeparation is written with heartfelt respect and is buoyed by Larry Brimner' s consummate research. Maya Gonzalez' s art is a glorious match to this poignant and celebratory account about our nation' s first successful school desegregation case. A must-have for classrooms, school libraries, and readers who honor diversity. " -Pam Munoz Ryan, Newbery Honor and Orbis Pictus Award-winning author "Another powerful story from the distinguished Larry Dane Brimner, which celebrates those who fought against past discrimination, and encourages today' s young readers to step up, too. " -Kirby Larson, Newbery Honor-winning author "Brimner skillfully weaves threads of the past to recount the powerful story of Roberto Alvarez, reminding young readers that justice is the ripple of change. " -Rafael Lopez, Pura Belpre Award-winning illustrator "Careful research and vibrant illustrations combine to tell the inspiring story of a Mexican American community that stood up against prejudice and school segregation. Without Separation depicts an important yet almost unknown piece of American history that will resonate with young readers nowadays. " -Duncan Tonatiuh, Pura Belpre and Sibert Award-winning author and illustrator "As always, Larry Dane Brimner unearths the forgotten chapters from America' s history and brings them to light. This powerful narrative is captured in Maya Gonzalez' s richly textured folk art illustrations. Roberto Alvarez' s story celebrates the power young voices have in changing our world for the better. " -Lesa Cline-Ransome, author of Before She Was Harriet

- Author Bio -

Larry Dane Brimner is the award-winning author of a number of civil rights and social justice titles for Calkins Creek, including Finding a Way Home- Mildred and Richard Loving and the Fight for Marriage Equality; Accused! The Trials of the Scottsboro Boys- Lies, Prejudice, and the Fourteenth Amendment; and Blacklisted!- Hollywood, the Cold War, and the First Amendment. Visit brimner. com. Maya Gonzalez is an artist, author and progressive educator whose work focuses on the use of art and story as powerful tools of reclamation and transformation. She has illustrated over 20 award-winning children' s books, several of which she also wrote. Her book My Colors, My World won the Pura Belpre Award Honor and her most recent picture book, Call Me Tree was listed in Kirkus' Best Picture Books of 2014 that Celebrate Diversity.

- Full Details -

Status:	Indent title, imported to order
ISBN-13:	9781684371952
Published:	14 Sep 2021
Published In:	United States
Imprint:	Boyds Mills Press
Publisher:	Astra Publishing House
Format:	Hardback
Height:	287mm
Width:	227mm
Spine:	10mm
Weight:	425g
Pages:	40

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