Junior Library Guild

This well-written and important book explains how the iconic photograph of Elizabeth Eckford, the “Little Rock Girl,” came to be taken when she attempted to enter an all-white high school in 1957. Using that famous image as a launching pad, the text describes the social and political realities of segregation and the significance of the press and photos for the civil rights movement. Chapters bring readers up to the present day, describing the ways the Little Rock Nine changed history and how they have been honored. This powerful volume—which contains myriad archival and color photos—will resonate with students. The back matter includes a time line, glossary, reading list, link to additional Web sites, source notes, a select bibliography, and an index.