This was an eye-opening account of Melba's life up to the Little Rock Nine's integration of Central High. I appreciated the context and how she felt about what was going on around her - her fears, her comfort, the challenges. I do wish there had been more about the actual integration and her life afterward - only one chapter and the epilogue for that. As far as my library - I will put it in the library but would have a bit of trouble overly promoting because of what almost happened to her at the hands of the KKK and how her appearance caused unwanted attention. I am glad it is mentioned but with the ages I work with it can be a sensitive subject and not all at that age are ready to read about it.
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