Awards and HonorsKirkus Reviews Best Teen Books of 2014
Center for the Study of Multicultural Children’s Literature, Best Multicultural Books of 2014
2014 Cybils Awards Finalist, Nonfiction for Young Adults
CBC Children’s Choice Book Awards 2015 Finalist, Teen Debut Author
Capitol Choices 2015
Despite known dangers, James Chaney, Andrew Goodman, and Michael Schwerner registered black Mississippi voters in the summer of 1964. They were murdered for it. Map of Mississippi. Endnotes. Author’s note on sources. Bibliography. Index. Black-and-white photographs, reproductions of documents, letters, and memorabilia.
Topics Civil rights. African Americans. Murder. James Chaney (1943-1964). Andrew Goodman (1943-1964). Michael Schwerner (1939-1964). Edgar Ray Killen (1925- ). Cecil Price (1938-2001). Ku Klux Klan. Mississippi. Congress of Racial Equality. Federal Bureau of Investigation. Lyndon Johnson (1908-1973).
SRC Level 10.700000
SRC Points 10.000000
Lexile 1130L
Trim Size 5 1/2" x 8 1/4"
JLG Span Fall
Language English
Rights type Print
Publication date 2014-04-28
JLG Release Date Sep 2014
Minimum grade 9
Maximum grade 12
Reading level High
Format Print
History - High (Grades 9 & Up)
History High
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.