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Set against the backdrop of a pivotal legal battle, the story follows young Sylvia Mendez and Aki Munemitsu, whose lives unexpectedly intertwine on a Southern California farm. Their experiences highlight the significance of the Mendez vs. Westminster School District case, which played a crucial role in desegregating schools for Latino children and influenced the landmark Brown vs. Topeka Board of Education. This narrative uncovers their personal stories and the lasting impact of their families' struggles for equality and justice.
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Sylvia & Aki, Winifred Conkling
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- Released
- 2013
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- Title
- Sylvia & Aki
- Language
- English
- Authors
- Winifred Conkling
- Publisher
- Penguin Random House LLC
- Released
- 2013
- Format
- Paperback
- Pages
- 160
- ISBN13
- 9781582463452
- Category
- Historical prose, Young Adult
- Description
- Set against the backdrop of a pivotal legal battle, the story follows young Sylvia Mendez and Aki Munemitsu, whose lives unexpectedly intertwine on a Southern California farm. Their experiences highlight the significance of the Mendez vs. Westminster School District case, which played a crucial role in desegregating schools for Latino children and influenced the landmark Brown vs. Topeka Board of Education. This narrative uncovers their personal stories and the lasting impact of their families' struggles for equality and justice.