Claudette Colvin: Twice Toward Justice
(2009, Non-Fiction - Biography, Written by Phillip M. Hoose)
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Not age appropriate for kids under 10, age appropriate for kids over 13; suggested age 13. -
Is it any good?
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Common Sense says
Dramatic story of forgotten teen civil rights hero.
Themes in this book include: peer pressure
Why We Rated This
for Ages 13 and Up
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What Parents Need to Know
About Claudette Colvin: Twice Toward Justice
Parents need to know that amidst this award-nominated, inspirational history lesson there are mentions of upsetting violence: stories of women being raped by men in the segregated South; several teens are arrested; a girl becomes pregnant by a much older, married man; and a teen is wrongly convicted of a crime and sentenced to die. There are also several bombings of homes and churches.
Read our full review by Terreece Clarke
Families Can Talk About
- Families can talk about embracing your features. Claudette embraced her natural hair when straight hair was more desired and the norm. What is considered the beauty ideal now? What do you embrace about yourself that other people may not support?
- Families can also talk about standing up for injustice. While institutionalized segregation no longer exists, there are other injustices that need attention. Can you name a few? How can you help bring awareness and work to stop the problems?
- Does racism still exist in America? If yes, can you name specific examples? What can you do about it?

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