The Port Chicago 50: Disaster, Mutiny, and the Fight for Civil Rights
School year: Lower 6th, Upper 6th, Year 10, Year 11, Year 5, Year 6, Year 7, Year 8, Year 9
No. of pages 208
Published: 2017
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"The Port Chicago 50: Disaster, Mutiny, and the Fight for Civil Rights" by Steve Sheinkin tells the true story of a group of African American naval soldiers during World War II who faced a catastrophic explosion while loading munitions at the Port Chicago naval base. After the disaster, the men were ordered back to work under dangerous conditions, leading to a refusal that was labeled a mutiny. The subsequent trials and the fight for civil rights highlight the deep-seated racial injustices of the time. Through compelling narratives, the book explores themes of courage, injustice, and the quest for equality. [Generated by language model - please report any problems].
This book is the winner of numerous awards
This book has been graded for interest at 10 years.
There are 208 pages in this book. This book was published in 2017 by St Martin's Press .
Steve Sheinkin is the acclaimed author of fast-paced, cinematic nonfiction histories for young readers, including The Port Chicago 50, The Notorious Benedict Arnold, Bomb, Most Dangerous , and Undefeated . His accolades include a Newbery Honor, three Boston Globe-Horn Book Awards, a Sibert Medal, and three National Book Award finalist honors. Sheinkin lives in Saratoga Springs, New York.
This book has been nominated for the following awards:
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.
Cybils Award - Nonfiction - YA
This book was recognised in the Nonfiction - YA 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 - 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.
Dorothy Canfield Fisher Children's Book Award
This book was recognised by the Dorothy Canfield Fisher Children's Book Award.
National Book Award
This book was recognised by the National Book Award.
Horn Book Award - Nonfiction
This book was recognised in the Nonfiction category by the Horn Book Award. Presented annually since 1967 by the Boston Globe and Horn Book Magazine for excellence in childrens and young adult literature. This honour is granted in the three categories of Fiction and Poetry, Non-fiction, and Picture Book. Presented annually since 1967 by the Boston Globe and Horn Book Magazine for excellence in childrens and young adult literature. This honour is granted in the three categories of Fiction and Poetry, Non-fiction, and Picture Book.
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.