Race against time : the untold story of Scipio Jones and the battle to save twelve innocent men
by Wallace, Sandra Neil (Author), Wallace, Rich (Author)
Summary
"In October 1919, a group of Black sharecroppers met at a church in an Arkansas village to organize a union. Bullets rained down on the meeting from outside. Many were killed by a white mob in what became known as the Elaine Massacre. Others were rounded up and arrested. Twelve of the sharecroppers... Full description
Summary: |
"In October 1919, a group of Black sharecroppers met at a church in an Arkansas village to organize a union. Bullets rained down on the meeting from outside. Many were killed by a white mob in what became known as the Elaine Massacre. Others were rounded up and arrested. Twelve of the sharecroppers were hastily tried and sentenced to death. Scipio Africanus Jones, a self-taught lawyer who'd been born enslaved, answered the call and represented the twelve--but could he save the men's live and set them free?"-- |
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Physical Description: |
143 pages : black and white illustrations and portraits ; 24 cm |
Audience: |
Ages: 9-13 Grades: 4-8. Reading L: 7.8 |
Awards: |
Carter G. Woodson Award Winner, Secondary Level, 2022 NCSS Notable Social Studies Trade Books for Children, 2022. |
Bibliography: |
Includes bibliographical references (pages 119-125) and index. |
ISBN: |
9781629798165 1629798169 |
Author Notes: |
(Bowker Author Biography) |