{"product_id":"9781328919151_march-forward-girl","title":"March Forward, Girl","description":"\u003cp\u003e\"Beals' recollection of white oppression and her rise above it will haunt readers. A must-read for teens.\" —School Library Journal\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFrom the legendary civil rights activist and author of the million-copy-selling Warriors Don't Cry comes an ardent and profound childhood memoir of growing up while facing adversity in the Jim Crow South.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eLong before she was one of the Little Rock Nine, Melba Pattillo Beals was a warrior. Frustrated by the laws that kept African-Americans separate but very much unequal to whites, she had questions. Why couldn’t she drink from a \"whites only\" fountain? Why couldn’t she feel safe beyond home—or even within the walls of church? Adults all told her: Hold your tongue. Be patient. Know your place.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBut Beals had the heart of a fighter—and the knowledge that her true place was a free one.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eCombined with emotive drawings and photos, this memoir paints a vivid picture of Beals’ powerful early journey on the road to becoming a champion for equal rights, an acclaimed journalist, a best-selling author, and the recipient of this country’s highest recognition, the Congressional Gold Medal.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eHow does a girl who is told to \"know her place\" find the courage to change the world?\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eA Childhood in the Jim Crow South:\u003c\/b\u003e Experience the 1940s and 50s through the eyes of a child asking why she can't drink from a \"whites only\" fountain or feel safe in her own town.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eThe Making of a Civil Rights Hero:\u003c\/b\u003e Discover the powerful experiences that shaped Melba Pattillo Beals into a warrior, long before she became one of the legendary Little Rock Nine.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eEssential Black History:\u003c\/b\u003e Brought to life with photos and drawings, this memoir provides an accessible, firsthand account of the struggle for equality for young readers studying American history.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eA Story of Resilience:\u003c\/b\u003e A must-read nonfiction book for teens about finding your voice, standing up to injustice, and forging a path from adversity to becoming a champion for social justice.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Melba Pattillo Beals","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47101847044245,"sku":"9781328919151","price":19.99,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0484\/3175\/9509\/files\/9781328919151.png?v=1777422884","url":"https:\/\/harpercollins.com.au\/products\/9781328919151_march-forward-girl","provider":"HarperCollins AU","version":"1.0","type":"link"}