About This Book
Reach for this book when your child starts noticing unfairness at school or in the community and needs a roadmap for how to respond with grace and strength. It is an ideal introduction to social justice for early readers, focusing on the real-life challenges Dorothy Height faced, such as being turned away from a college and a local pool simply because of the color of her skin. This biography follows Dorothy's journey from a determined student to a legendary leader in the civil rights and women's rights movements. It emphasizes the power of persistence and the importance of using one's voice to advocate for others. Parents will appreciate the clear, age-appropriate explanations of systemic racism and the hopeful, empowering tone that encourages children to see themselves as future changemakers.
What Parents Should Know
Sensitive Topics
The book deals directly with racism and segregation. The approach is factual and secular, presenting these challenges as systemic hurdles that Dorothy worked to dismantle. The resolution is historically realistic and deeply hopeful, showing the progress made through activism.
