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36. The Autobiography of Malcolm X, as told by Alex Haley, with Traci Thomas of The Stacks

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Claudette Colvin and the Civil Rights Movement

Claudette Colvin's story is super accessible for kids. At 15 years old, she basically did the first bus boycott and refused to give up her seat on the bus to a white passenger. She also played a significant role in some legislation as a key witness. I would love to see an adult nonfiction book about her.

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