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Separate is Never Equal

Separate is Never Equal

Ages 7–9

Sylvia Mendez and her family challenge segregation in California schools in a history of Mexican American self-advocacy.

Why We Love It

Important history that shows families organizing for educational equity. Sylvia’s story connects a child’s experience with the work of changing schools, and invites readers to notice the segregation that remains.

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