Busing Brewster

Richard Michelson

Busing Brewster
Format
Paperback
Publisher
David R. Godine Publisher Inc
Country
United States
Published
26 June 2018
Pages
32
ISBN
9781567926446

Busing Brewster

Richard Michelson

In the desegregation era of the 1970s, a first grader copes with being bused to a white school in this story for young children about racism and an essential time of change. One of the Ten Best Books of the Year, The New York Times.

Brewster is excited about starting first grade … until Mama announces that he’ll be attending Central, a school in the white part of town. Mama says they have art and music and a library bursting with books, but Brewster isn’t so sure he’ll fit in.

And he’s right. Being black at a white school isn’t easy. Brewster winds up spending his first day in detention at the library. But there he meets a very special person: Miss O'Grady. The librarian sees into Brewster’s heart and gives him not only the gift of books but also encourages Brewster to believe in himself.

This is an invaluable, unique, view into a tumultous time and the good that came into the lives of school children.

This item is not currently in-stock. It can be ordered online and is expected to ship in approx 2 weeks

Our stock data is updated periodically, and availability may change throughout the day for in-demand items. Please call the relevant shop for the most current stock information. Prices are subject to change without notice.

Sign in or become a Readings Member to add this title to a wishlist.