Loving vs. Virginia : A Documentary Novel of the Landmark Civil Rights Case (Books about Love for Kids, Civil Rights History Book) (Hardcover)

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Loving vs. Virginia : A Documentary Novel of the Landmark Civil Rights Case (Books about Love for Kids, Civil Rights History Book) (Hardcover)

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Acclaimed Author: From Patricia Hruby Powell, an acclaimed author known for her compelling storytelling.
Landmark Case: Chronicles the landmark civil rights case of Loving vs. Virginia that legalized interracial marriage.
Historical Context: Set in 1955 Caroline County, Virginia, amidst segregation and prejudice.
Poetic Narrative: Told in spare and gorgeous verse, enhancing the emotional impact of the story.
Inspiring Love Story: Follows the true story of Richard and Mildred Loving, a devoted couple who faced and overcame discrimination.
Supreme Court Victory: Highlights the couple's determination that led to a historic Supreme Court ruling.
Educational Value: Provides a powerful lesson in civil rights history and the fight for justice.

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2017-01-31
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From acclaimed author Patricia Hruby Powell comes the story of a landmark civil rights case, told in spare and gorgeous verse. In 1955, in Caroline County, Virginia, amidst segregation and prejudice, injustice and cruelty, two teenagers fell in love. Their life together broke the law, but their determination would change it. Richard and Mildred Loving were at the heart of a Supreme Court case that legalized marriage between races, and a story of the devoted couple who faced discrimination, fought it, and won.

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