{"product_id":"this-promise-of-change-one-girls-story-in-the-fight-for-school-equality-9781547604487","title":"This Promise of Change: One Girl's Story in the Fight for School Equality","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eRecipient of a Robert F. Sibert Informational Book Honor \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWinner of the 2019 \u003ci\u003eBoston Globe-Horn Boo\u003c\/i\u003ek Award for Nonfiction\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e2020 National Council for the Social Studies Carter G. Woodson Honor Recipient\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA NYPL Top Ten of 2019\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eA \u003ci\u003eKirkus Reviews\u003c\/i\u003e Best Book of the Year\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eIn 1956, one year before federal troops escorted the Little Rock 9 into Central High School, fourteen year old Jo Ann Allen was one of twelve African-American students who broke the color barrier and integrated Clinton High School in Tennessee. At first things went smoothly for the Clinton 12, but then outside agitators interfered, pitting the townspeople against one another. Uneasiness turned into anger, and even the Clinton Twelve themselves wondered if the easier thing to do would be to go back to their old school. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eJo Ann--clear-eyed, practical, tolerant, and popular among both black and white students---found herself called on as the spokesperson of the group. But what about just being a regular teen? This is the heartbreaking and relatable story of her four months thrust into the national spotlight and as a trailblazer in history. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ci\u003eThis Promise of Change \u003c\/i\u003eis based on original research and interviews and features backmatter with archival materials and notes from the authors on the co-writing process.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eDebbie Levy\u003c\/b\u003e is the New York Times bestselling author of many books, including I Dissent; The Year of Goodbyes: A True Story of Friendship, Family, and Farewells; and Imperfect Spiral. She lives in the Chesapeake Bay area. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003eJo Ann Allen Boyce \u003c\/b\u003ewas one of twelve students to desegregate Clinton High School in 1956. She has worked as a professional singer and a nurse. She lives in Los Angeles.\u003cbr\u003e","brand":"Bloomsbury Publishing PLC","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50912631685394,"sku":"9781547604487","price":9.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0831\/4771\/8930\/files\/img_dfd9c91c-cc3c-450a-96f6-6adc6bc37f9f.jpg?v=1738775733","url":"https:\/\/surprise-castle.myshopify.com\/products\/this-promise-of-change-one-girls-story-in-the-fight-for-school-equality-9781547604487","provider":"Surprise Castle","version":"1.0","type":"link"}