The Voice of the Children
Chapter Book · 1970

The Voice of the Children

Children's voices reveal life in America's ghettos.

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101 pages

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Explore the raw and poignant reflections of twenty black and Puerto Rican children as they navigate the challenges of growing up in America's ghettos. Through their poetic expressions, they unveil a world of resilience, dreams, and the stark realities of their environment. What truths will their words reveal about life, hope, and survival in the face of adversity?

Awards

Coretta Scott King Honor (1971)
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Format
Hardcover
Pages
101
Audience
Juvenile Reader
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Publication
Published
December 31, 1970
First published
June 16, 1970
Edition
Language
English
Type
Chapter Book
Identifiers
ISBN
9780030851131

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