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A mighty long way: my journey to justice at Little Rock Central High School
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New York : Random House, [2009].
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9780345511003
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xvi, 284 pages : illustrations ; 25 cm
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980L
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When 14-year-old Carlotta Walls walked up to Little Rock Central High School on September 25, 1957, she and eight other black students only wanted to make it to class. But the journey of the "Little Rock Nine" would lead the nation on an even longer and much more turbulent path, one that would challenge prevailing attitudes, break down barriers, and forever change America. Descended from a line of proud black landowners and businessmen, Carlotta was raised to believe that education was the key to success. After Brown v. Board of Education, the teenager volunteered to be among the first black students--she was the youngest--to integrate nearby Central High School. But getting through the door was only the first of many trials. This inspiring memoir is not only a testament to the power of one to make a difference but also of the sacrifices made by families and communities that found themselves a part of history.

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When 14-year-old Carlotta Walls walked up to Little Rock Central High School on September 25, 1957, she and eight other black students only wanted to make it to class. But the journey of the "Little Rock Nine" would lead the nation on an even longer and much more turbulent path, one that would challenge prevailing attitudes, break down barriers, and forever change America. Descended from a line of proud black landowners and businessmen, Carlotta was raised to believe that education was the key to success. After Brown v. Board of Education, the teenager volunteered to be among the first black students--she was the youngest--to integrate nearby Central High School. But getting through the door was only the first of many trials. This inspiring memoir is not only a testament to the power of one to make a difference but also of the sacrifices made by families and communities that found themselves a part of history.
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APA Citation (style guide)

LaNier, C. W., Page, L. F., & Clinton, B. (2009). A mighty long way: my journey to justice at Little Rock Central High School. New York, Random House.

Chicago / Turabian - Author Date Citation (style guide)

LaNier, Carlotta Walls, Lisa Frazier. Page and Bill Clinton. 2009. A Mighty Long Way: My Journey to Justice At Little Rock Central High School. New York, Random House.

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LaNier, Carlotta Walls, Lisa Frazier. Page and Bill Clinton, A Mighty Long Way: My Journey to Justice At Little Rock Central High School. New York, Random House, 2009.

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LaNier, Carlotta Walls., et al. A Mighty Long Way: My Journey to Justice At Little Rock Central High School. New York, Random House, 2009.

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