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Courage Has No Color: The True Story of the Triple Nickles

By Tanya Lee Stone
Edition

Hardcover edition

Publisher Candlewick Imprint Candlewick ISBN

9780763651176

Awards and Honors 2014 Children’s History Book Prize finalist
Booklist 2013 Lasting Connections, Social Studies
Kirkus Reviews Best Children’s Books of 2013
YALSA Award for Excellence in Nonfiction for Young Adults, 2014 Finalist
Booklist Editor’s Choice: Books for Youth, 2013, Nonfiction
Bulletin Blue Ribbon 2013, Nonfiction
2014 NCTE Orbis Pictus Award Honor Book
Booklist 2014 Top 10 Books for Youth, Black History
ALA 2014 Notable Children’s Books, Older Readers
Winner, IRA Notable Books for a Global Society, 2014
BuzzFeed 2013 Best Books, Nonfiction
2014 IRA Teachers’ Choices, Advanced Readers
William Allen White Children#8217;s Book Awards 2015–2016 Master List

Courage Has No Color: The True Story of the Triple Nickles

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CONTENT NOTIFICATIONS

Discrimination: Racial Insensitivity/Racism,Discrimination: Reference/Discussion,Language: Mild Language,Violence: Mild Violence

“What did it take to be a paratrooper in World War II? Specialized training, extreme physical fitness, courage, and—until the 555th [battalion] . . . white skin.” Author’s note describing “the story behind the story.” Appendix listing of members of the original 555th Parachute Infantry Battalion. Time line. Source notes. Bibliography. Index. Black-and-white photographs and illustrations.
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History - High (Grades 9 & Up)

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History - High (Grades 9 & Up)

For Grades 9 & Up

This collection features nonfiction and historical fiction titles that bring past events, eras, and influential figures to life through compelling storytelling. Selections span a mix of story-driven history and immersive historical fiction, offering engaging ways for teens to explore how the past shapes the present. Some selections are written for adults but are thoughtfully chosen for their relevance and appeal to teen readers.

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