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Description
A Sea of Lemon Trees is a powerful, award-winning middle-grade novel-in-verse by María Dolores Águila that chronicles the inspiring true story of the Lemon Grove Incident.
About the Book: Set against the backdrop of the Great Depression, this gripping story follows twelve-year-old Roberto Alvarez, who becomes the lead plaintiff in a landmark lawsuit against his school board. When Mexican children are forced into a segregated "Americanization" school, the community risks everything to stand their ground. Through evocative verse, this book sheds light on the first successful school desegregation case in U.S. history, celebrating courage, resilience, and the determination of the Mexican community to fight for equality.
Key Features & Benefits
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Award-Winning Storytelling: A distinguished Newbery Honor and Pura Belpré Honor book that has received widespread critical acclaim.
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Compelling Novel-in-Verse: Written in an accessible and poignant poetic style perfect for fans of Esperanza Rising.
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Important Historical Context: Based on true events, it highlights a crucial, often overlooked moment in the fight for civil rights in education.
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Empowering Themes: Focuses on resilience, community action, and the courage of a young child standing up against systemic injustice.
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