When the Schools Shut Down
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- Synopsis
- When the Schools Shut Down tells the true story of Yolanda Gladden’s childhood in Farmville, Virginia, during a time when public schools were closed to resist integration. Despite the 1954 Brown v. Board of Education ruling, Black children like Yolanda were denied access to education. But the Black community created its own schools, emphasizing resilience, pride, and learning. Yolanda’s story reveals the strength of family, community, and the ongoing fight for equal education and justice in America.
- Copyright:
- 2022
Book Details
- Book Quality:
- Excellent
- ISBN-13:
- 9780063011168
- Publisher:
- HarperCollins
- Date of Addition:
- 04/09/25
- Copyrighted By:
- Yolanda Gladden and Dr. Tamara Pizzoli
- Adult content:
- No
- Language:
- English
- Has Image Descriptions:
- No
- Categories:
- Nonfiction
- Submitted By:
- Bookshare Staff
- Usage Restrictions:
- This is a copyrighted book.