Someday Is Now

By Olugbemisola Rhuday-Perkovich, Jade Johnson (Illustrator)

A teacher leads young activists in a daring sit-in against segregation. Will they succeed in changing history?

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36 pages· 1,375 words· Est. 11 min read-aloud

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Clara Luper, a determined teacher, leads a group of young activists in a courageous sit-in at a segregated lunch counter in Oklahoma. Facing societal barriers, they challenge the status quo with nonviolent resistance. As Clara inspires her students to stand up for justice, they confront the harsh realities of segregation. Will their bravery ignite change and pave the way for future civil rights victories? 'Someday Is Now' invites readers to reflect on their own role in fighting injustice, drawing lessons from Clara's unwavering commitment to equality. Discover the power of standing up for what's right, even when the cost is high.

From the publisher

Someday Is Now tells the inspirational story of the celebrated civil rights leader, Clara Luper, who led one of the first lunch-counter sit-ins in America. How will you stand against something you know is wrong? One way is to follow the lessons of bravery taught by civil rights pioneers like Clara Luper. As a child, Clara saw how segregation affected her life. Her journey famously led her to Oklahoma, where she and her students desegregated stores and restaurants that were closed to African-Americans. With courage and conviction, Clara Luper led young people to “do what had to be done.” This moving title includes additional information on Clara Luper’s extraordinary life, her lessons of nonviolent resistance, and a glossary of key civil rights people and terms.

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