Dorothy Height
Record details
- ISBN: 0593528980
- ISBN: 9780593528983
- ISBN: 0593528972
- ISBN: 9780593528976
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Physical Description:
59 pages : illustrations ; 20 cm.
print - Publisher: New York : Philomel, 2023.
- Copyright: ©2023.
Content descriptions
General Note: | "Inspired by She persisted by Chelsea Clinton & Alexandra Boiger." "Based on the bestselling picture book series by Chelsea Clinton & Alexandra Boiger"--Cover. |
Bibliography, etc. Note: | Includes bibliographical references (pages 54-59). |
Formatted Contents Note: | A helping hand -- Emerging leader -- Called to serve -- Champion of rights -- Creating a legacy -- A beautiful life -- How you can persist. |
Summary, etc.: | "Growing up as a Black girl in the 1920s and 1930s, Dorothy Height was denied access to a local swimming pool as well as admission to Barnard College because of her race. But she persisted in pushing for change, and became a seminal figure in both the civil rights and women's rights movements. She went on to be awarded the prestigious Presidential Medal of Freedom. "-- |
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Available copies
- 3 of 3 copies available at Bibliomation. (Show)
- 2 of 2 copies available at Bridgeport Public Library.
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- 0 current holds with 3 total copies.
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Location | Call Number / Copy Notes | Barcode | Shelving Location | Status | Due Date |
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Newfield Branch - Bridgeport | jB HEIGHT (Text) | 34000151547197 | Juvenile Biography | Available | - |
North Branch - Bridgeport | jB HEIGHT (Text) | 34000151542198 | Juvenile Biography | Available | - |
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