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More copies of this ISBN:The Power of One: Daisy Bates and the Little Rock Nineby Judith Bloom Fradin
Synopses & ReviewsPublisher Comments:The life of civil rights leader Daisy Bates is vividly detailed in this stirring new biography by an acclaimed husband-wife team. Throughout her life, Daisy Bates worked tirelessly for civil rights as an activist, journalist, and organizer. She first captured national attention as the mentor of the nine black students who integrated Central High School in Little Rock in 1957. During this crisis President Dwight Eisenhower was forced to use federal troops to insure the admission of the students, who became known as the Little Rock Nine. In 1999, just hours after her funeral, President Bill Clinton bestowed the Congressional Gold Medal on the Little Rock Nine, and two years later Daisy Bates was honored by a state holiday in Arkansas. In this noteworthy companion to their other distinguished biographies of African Americans, Dennis and Judith Fradin have drawn upon a trove of archival material including papers, correspondence, and photographs of her life and work. They also interviewed some of her living relatives and members of the Little Rock Nine. The result is a compelling, inspiring book about the courage and determination of one woman in the face of prejudice and intolerance. Endnotes, bibliography, index. Review:'\"Scrupulously documented storytelling and poignant journalistic photos sharply evoke the experiences of the beleaguered Nine and their mentor\" BOOKLIST' Review:'\" An outstanding and passionate biography...powerful photos...compelling...clearly demonstates that one person can indeed make a difference.\" SLJ, starred' Synopsis:Daisy Bates worked for civil rights as an activist, journalist, and organizer, and was the mentor of the nine black students who integrated Central High School in Little Rock in 1957. Her courage and determination in the face of prejudice and intolerance shows how one person can make a difference. About the AuthorDennis Brindell Fradin is the author of many books for young readers, including the well-received SAMUEL ADAMS: THE FATHER OF AMERICAN INDEPENDENCE and, with coauthor and wife Judith Bloom Fradin, IDA B. WELLS: MOTHER OF THE CIVIL RIGHTS MOVEMENT. He lives in Evanston, Illinois.The Fradins live in Evanston, Illinois. What Our Readers Are SayingBe the first to add a comment for a chance to win!Product Details
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