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The Lions of Little Rock


School year: Lower 6th, Upper 6th, Year 10, Year 11, Year 4, Year 5, Year 6, Year 7, Year 8, Year 9

No. of pages 320

Published: 2020

Great for age 7-17 years

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"The Lions of Little Rock" is set in Arkansas during the tumultuous year of 1958, amid the Civil Rights Movement. It follows the story of 12-year-old Marlee Nquoted a shy girl who struggles to find her voice. She befriends Liz, a new girl at school who challenges societal norms and redefines bravery. When Liz's life is upended due to her race, Marlee must confront her own fears and stand up for what is right. The novel explores themes of friendship, courage, and identity, as Marlee learns that speaking up can be just as powerful as silence can be dangerous. [Generated by language model - please report any problems].

 

This book is the winner of numerous awards

This book is aimed at children at US 5th grade+.

This book has been graded for interest at 10 years.

There are 320 pages in this book. This book was published in 2020 by Penguin Putnam Inc .

Kristin Levine received her BA in German from Swarthmore College and an MFA in film from American University. She spent a year in Vienna, Austria, working as an au pair, and has taught screenwriting at American University. Currently, she lives in Alexandria, Virginia, with her two daughters. She is the author of the critically acclaimed The Best Luck I Ever Had , The Lions of Little Rock , and The Paper Cowboy.

 

This book has been nominated for the following awards:

North Carolina Children's Book Award - Junior
This book was recognised in the Junior category by the North Carolina Children's Book Award.

Cybils Award - Fiction - Middle Grade
This book was recognised in the Fiction - Middle Grade category by the Cybils Award. The Cybils Awards is a group of readers passionate about seeking out and recognizing books that represent diversity, inclusion, and appropriate representation for children and teens. To accomplish that goal, the Cybils Awards works to recognize books written for children and young adults that combine both the highest literary merit and popular appeal.

Capitol Choices Noteworthy Books for Children and Teens - Ages 10-14 Years
This book was recognised in the Ages 10-14 Years category by the Capitol Choices Noteworthy Books for Children and Teens.

Capitol Choices Noteworthy Books - Audiobook
This book was recognised in the Audiobook category of the Capitol Choices Noteworthy Books.

Capitol Choices Noteworthy Books - Teens
This book was recognised in the Teens category of the Capitol Choices Noteworthy Books.

Pennsylvania Young Reader's Choice Award - Grades 6-8
This book was recognised in the Grades 6-8 category by the Pennsylvania Young Reader's Choice Award.

Georgia Children's Book Award
The Georgia Childrens Book Award is a distinguished annual award that recognizes outstanding childrens literature and aims to promote a love of reading among young readers in Georgia. Established in 1985, the award is sponsored by the Georgia Association of Educators and is designed to encourage children to engage with quality literature. Each year, a committee selects a list of nominated books then students in grades K-5 vote for their favourite titles from that nominated list.

Land of Enchantment Book Award - YA
This book was recognised in the YA category by the Land of Enchantment Book Award.

Rebecca Caudill Young Readers Book Award
This book was recognised by the Rebecca Caudill Young Readers Book Award.

Sunshine State Young Reader's Award - Grades 6-8
This book was recognised in the Grades 6-8 category by the Sunshine State Young Reader's Award.

Massachusetts Book Award
This book was recognised by the Massachusetts Book Award.

Texas Lone Star
This book was recognised by the Texas Lone Star.

Capitol Choices Noteworthy Books for Children and Teens - Audiobook
This book was recognised in the Audiobook category by the Capitol Choices Noteworthy Books for Children and Teens.