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Chapter Book · Ages 13–18 · 2009
Claudette Colvin: Twice Toward Justice
A teenager defies segregation, sparking a pivotal legal battle in the civil rights movement.
Newbery Honor (2010)National Book Award for Young People's Literature (2009)ALA/YALSA Best Books for Young Adults Honor (2010)Robert F. Sibert Informational Book Honor (2010)
160 pages· 32,536 words· Est. 3 hour read
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Summary: In 1955 Montgomery, 15-year-old Claudette Colvin refuses to surrender her bus seat, igniting a storm of controversy. Shunned by peers and dismissed by leaders, she becomes a key figure in a landmark case challenging segregation laws. Her courageous stand, woven into the historic Montgomery bus boycott, reshapes the fight for justice. Discover the untold story of a young hero who dared to defy the status quo and changed history. What drives a teenager to stand alone against injustice, and what are the consequences of her bravery? Explore the riveting journey of Claudette Colvin.