Warriors Don't Cry is about Melba Patillo, a 16 year old girl, who signs up to take part in the integration of Little Rock Arkansas' Central High School. Her mother and grandmother tell her that she should be brave, that integration is what god wanted her to do, but Melba is afraid. The family gets threatened and Melba gets attacked at school every day, but her Grandma India tells her that she is a warrior, and warriors don't cry. Melba and the other eight students integrating with her have to face extreme discrimination, but Melba forces herself to be brave. This nonfiction book is about 220 pages long, and it is very good. It has a few inappropriate words and is very sad at parts, but I still definitely recommend Warriors Don't Cry!
To Be Read
1. Dorothy Must Die (from Sofie)
2. I am the Messenger
3. My Mother the Cheerleader
4. The Brief and Frightening Reign of Phil
This sounds really good, and interesting. Thanks for the suggestion :)
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