Susie Clark: The Bravest Girl You've Ever Seen
by Joshalyn Hickey-Johnson
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Pub Date Oct 23 2023 | Archive Date Feb 22 2024
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Description
Susie Clark: The Bravest Girl You’ve Ever Seen by Joshalyn Hickey-Johnson beautifully simplifies for young readers a decades-long struggle for civil rights in a period before, during, and after the Civil War. It offers an imagined glimpse into the true story of Susan Clark and her family, who overcame barriers to equal access to education, desegregating Iowa schools in 1868—nearly 90 years before the US Supreme Court ruling in Brown v. Board of Education.
Susan Clark was just 13 when she became the first Black student in the United States to integrate a public school through a court order. Her lawsuit, decided by the Iowa Supreme Court in 1868, gave all Iowa children the right to attend public school regardless of race, religion, nationality, or any other distinction. Segregated schools were the norm in many states until the 1954 US Supreme Court ruling. Susan's case contributed to that landmark decision.
Available Editions
| EDITION | Paperback |
| ISBN | 9798350923650 |
| PRICE | $23.49 (USD) |
| PAGES | 72 |
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Featured Reviews
Abe C, Reviewer
I did not know anything about Susie Clark and I'll bet you did not either. Was she brave? Yes. Important? Yes. Hidden history? Until now. Read her story, especially if you care about race relations in the US. Almost 100 years before Brown vs. Board of Education, there is the story of Susie Clark, in the state of Iowa. Integration in the mid to late 1800s, this history was all new and fresh to me. Well, no longer. The book is well written and illustrated and is a very important story. I am glad to have read it.
Kelley S, Reviewer
A very informative book for kids about the fight for inclusion in schools for the African American community. It is told in a very thoughtful way so kids can understand. Honestly, I had no memory of Susie Clark so it was a good read for me to.
I received an advance review copy for free, and I am leaving this review voluntarily.
Leila R, Reviewer
great depiction of a small step towards equality during the civil rights era. love how this can be used to teach children about segregation and Black female empowerment!
Tara W, Reviewer
As an Iowan who grew up near Muscatine, I had not heard of Susie Clark before finding this book! I love the illustrations and how the author explains such a serious topic in ways children can understand! I plan on reading this with my second grader and having a discussion about the message.
Valentina B, Reviewer
This was such a beautiful story about Susie Clark and how she and her family pioneered desegregated schools much earlier than the rest of the US would. I found the illustrations and the writing beautiful and would definitely recommend this book as a way to discuss race with children.
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