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Set against the backdrop of Chicago in 1968, teen Sam Childs finds himself caught between two conflicting worldviews. His father champions a nonviolent approach to advancing civil rights for African Americans, while Sam’s older brother has joined the Black Panther Party. The story explores family dynamics, activism, and the tense atmosphere of the civil rights era in the United States.
First publish date: 2009
Genre: History/Modern History
Authors: Kekla Magoon
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