This book is a fantastic introduction to both Brown vs the Board of Education, and Plessy vs Ferguson. I read it aloud to my 6 and 8 year olds. We've talked a lot about Ruby Bridges and the Birmingham Children's March. This was an excellent next step in their civil rights educations. Which is so, so important, especially in our current political climate.

This is a very good non-fiction history text that would benefit schools, homeschools, and libraries. The facts and historical timeline are laid out neatly, with captions, photographs, and paragraphs that can be read by early readers.

I highly recommend this text for all schools and libraries.

One of a set of eight hi/lo non-fiction reads, that give a pretty simple (but never over-simplified) look at events of major note in American history. This pieces together the larger story, however, of several decades' work at ending segregated schooling, and of Supreme Court rulings that black and white students had to share an equal quality of education. It therefore covers two needs – makes sure there is a book on this subject available for the school library (as opposed to general race history/civil rights volumes), and provides one that is very accessible for even the most reluctant reader.

To that end I don't think this takes the right approach, but experts would seem to have disagreed. To me there are too many box-outs, captions and such like that interrupt the flow of the narrative, so you can easily lose track of which case is being talked about, and who is the main driver of the change the campaigning eventually made. I would have expected the story to have been told in one manner throughout, and not to break away as often as this does to fill in added details. But to repeat the makers of this set should know more of what makes these books appropriate for multiple levels of reading ability than I ever will. And as this series covers such key changes to America it can only be welcomed, however easy it makes things.

This is such a fantastic resource and introduction to a serious topic. Brown v Board of Education was a landmark case, and this book shows the evolution that led to it. History can feel dry and boring, but this book keeps everything interesting by explaining everything clearly and showing real pictures of the people and places. There is obviously still a long way to go, but at least this book shows how far the law has come. I highly recommend this for schools, libraries, and homes, so people can talk about the events and people.
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Thank you to NetGalley, the author, and the publisher for this complementary ARC in exchange for my honest review!

This is a very high-level summary of the Brown v. Board of Education case - while intended for a much younger audience than myself, I was interested in learning more. The book does a good job introducing the reader to the case and the history behind it, proving a good start that could lead to further research on the subject.

This intro is quick, concise and to the point - more than enough for its intended audience.

Quick Summary: A children's educational reader on U.S.history

My Review: Brown v. Board of Education by Brienna Rossiter is associated with the Turning Points in History series. It was released on 1/1/25.

About the Book: "This book explores Brown v. Board of Education, providing an engaging overview of how this civil rights Supreme Court case unfolded and the legacy it left behind. Short paragraphs provide easy-to-read text, while vivid photographs make each book engaging and accessible. The book also includes informative sidebars, two “Story Spotlight” special features, a timeline, comprehension questions, a glossary, an index, and a list of resources for further reading. This book is part of the Apex Honors imprint, which has a reading level of grades 3–4. However, the imprint is specifically designed for older readers, with interest levels of grades 3–9."

Chapters:
1 - School Struggles
2 - Unequal Access
3 - Suing for Schooling
4 - Combining Cases
5 - The Supreme Court
6 - Legacy

Additional Content:

TIMELINE • COMPREHENSION QUESTIONS • GLOSSARY • RESOURCES • AUTHOR INFO • INDEX

In My Own Words: A snapshot of cases, practices, and experiences leading up to, going through, and following Brown versus Board of Education

My Final Say: This is definitely a basic introduction to some of America's most prominent civil rights cases. It paints a broad picture, in my opinion. The language is simple and easy to follow. The pictures are general and serve as an aid to support what is being communicated. The additional content is a bonus and should help students go further, in looking beyond this reader.

Other: I think this book would serve fairly well as a starting point for young learners who are interested in digging deeper. Because it is simplified, it would likely be more appropriate for upper grade two to grade three students.

Rating: 3.5/5
Recommend: +/-
Audience: Children
Status: 💬
Level: Elementary

Appreciation is extended to the author, to the publisher (North Star Editions | Apex), and to NetGalley. Thank you for the opportunity to review this title.