The Lions of Little Rock

Creating a book that reads as though written in one effortless breath requires a rare talent . . Readers will root for a painfully shy girl to discover the depths of her own courage and find hope in the notion that even in tumultuous times, standing up for the people you love can t be wrong. Satisfying, gratifying, touching, weighty this authentic piece of work has got soul. The New York Times Book Review Kristin Levine s TheLions of Little Rock, the story of a black girl and a white girl who become friends during the integration of that city s schools in 1958, has been awarded the New-York Historical Society s first children s history book prize. New-York Historical Society Children s History Book Prize Award A story of friendship between two girls in the civil-rights-era South. TheNew York Times Book Review Editor s Choice Award * The remarkable story of the Little Rock Nine is familiar to many, but what happened next? In this quietly powerful page-turner, Levine focuses her attention on the events that unfolded in Little Rock the year after the integration of the city s public schools. Kirkus Reviews, starred review * With remarkable depth and clarity, Levine unflinchingly portrays racial tension in the 1950s Deep South. Reader will be moved by Marlee and Liz s strong bonds and inspired by Marlee s unwavering tenacity in the face of what seems like insurmountable adversity. School Library Journal, starred review * Successfully weaving historical events with a dynamic personal narrative, Levine (The Best Bad Luck I Ever Had) offers a riveting, frequently tense portrait of 1958 Little Rock, Ark., the tumultuous year when the governor refused integration by closing local high schools. Publishers Weekly, starred review