Essie and the March on Selma - (Girls Survive) by Anitra Butler-Ngugi (Hardcover)

Name: Essie and the March on Selma - (Girls Survive) by Anitra Butler-Ngugi (Hardcover)
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Twelve-year-old Essie believes that Black people should be allowed to vote, and she's willing to march for that right.
8-10 Years
7.1" x 5.7" Hardcover
112 Pages
Juvenile Fiction, Action & Adventure
Series Name: Girls Survive

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"Twelve-year old Essie believes that Black people should be allowed to vote, and she's willing to march for that right. On Sunday, March 7, 1965, Essie puts on her best dress to join protesters as they plan to visit the governor in Montgomery, Alabama. But as the 600 marchers approach the Edmund Pettus Bridge in Selma, they are stopped by angry state troopers who will do whatever it takes to stop the peaceful protesters."

Book Synopsis

Twelve-year-old Essie believes that Black people should be allowed to vote, and she's willing to march for that right. On Sunday, March 7, 1965, she puts on her best dress to join protesters as they plan to visit the governor in Montgomery, Alabama. But as the 600 marchers approach the Edmund Pettis bridge in Selma, they are stopped by state troopers. Can Essie survive blows, tear gas, and being sprayed with a water hose to continue her fight for voting rights? Readers can learn the real story of Selma's Bloody Sunday from the nonfiction back matter in this Girls Survive story. A glossary, discussion questions, and writing prompts are also provided.

Dimensions (Overall): 7.1 Inches (H) x 5.7 Inches (W) x .8 Inches (D)

Weight: .6 Pounds

Suggested Age: 8-10 Years

Number of Pages: 112

Genre: Juvenile Fiction

Sub-Genre: Action & Adventure

Series Title: Girls Survive

Publisher: Stone Arch Books

Theme: Survival Stories

Format: Hardcover

Author: Anitra Butler-Ngugi

Language: English

Street Date: August 1, 2023

TCIN: 92372458

UPC: 9781669014683

Item Number (DPCI): 247-34-2669

Origin: Made in the USA or Imported

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Estimated ship weight: 0.6 pounds

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