little rock (ark.)

Presents an account of what happened in 1957 when nine African-American students attempted to integrate Central High School in Little Rock, Arkansas, in accordance with the Supreme Court decision that made segregation illegal.

Presents a graphic novel of the "Little Rock Nine," nine African American students who were the first to go to a previously segregated school, under armed guard.

Sylvia Patterson's life suddenly changes with the integration of Little Rock's Central High in 1957 when she is selected to be one of the first black students to attend the previously all white school.

Offers insight into the lives of Elizabeth Eckford, an African American woman who was one of the Little Rock Nine, and Hazel Bryan, a woman who attended Little Rock Central High School and was photographed shouting racial epithets at Elizabeth outside of the school, and looks at the impact of their reconciliation on the lives of these two women and on the community.

Recounts the events surrounding the 1957 photograph taken by Will Counts that captured one of nine African-American students trying to enter an Arkansas high school while being taunted by an angry white mob and discusses how the photo brought the civil rights movement to the forefront of the nation's attention.

Twelve-year-old Marlee develops a strong friendship with Liz, the new girl in school, but when Liz suddenly stops attending school and Marlee hears a rumor that her friend is actually an African American girl passing herself off as white, the two young girls must decide whether their friendship is worth taking on integration and the dangers it could bring to their families.

Presents a biography of Daisy Bates, examining her accomplishments as a civil rights activist, journalist, and organizer, and discussing her role as mentor to the nine African-American students who integrated Central High School in Little Rock, Arkansas, in 1957.

Examines one of the most controversial battles in the civil rights movement, highlighting personal stories of the students and civil rights leaders who helped bring the races together.

A brief introduction to the nine African-American students who integrated Central High School in Little Rock, Arkansas, in 1957.