67 pages 2 hours read

Carlotta Walls LaNier, Lisa Frazier Page

A Mighty Long Way: My Journey to Justice at Little Rock Central High School

Nonfiction | Autobiography / Memoir | Middle Grade | Published in 2009

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<A Mighty Long Way> by Carlotta Walls LaNier and Lisa Frazier Page is hailed for its compelling, personal account of the fight for desegregation. Readers praise LaNier's resilience and storytelling. However, some find it slow-paced and desire deeper historical context. Overall, it's a vital, impactful read on civil rights.

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Who Should Read A Mighty Long Way?

Readers who are interested in civil rights history, personal memoirs, and stories of resilience would enjoy A Mighty Long Way by Carlotta Walls LaNier and Lisa Frazier Page. Comparable to The Autobiography of Malcolm X and I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings, this book provides a firsthand account of overcoming racial adversity.

Recommended

Reading Age

12+years

Lexile Level

1040L

Book Details

Topics
History: U.S.
Social Justice
Race / Racism
Themes
Society: Education
Society: Community
Relationships: Family
Genre
Education
Biography