| Standing Up Against Hate: How Black Women in the Army Helped Change the Course of WWII Contributor(s): Farrell, Mary Cronk (Author) |
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ISBN: 1419731602 ISBN-13: 9781419731600 Publisher: Harry N. Abrams OUR PRICE: $16.19 Product Type: Hardcover - Other Formats Published: January 2019 |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Juvenile Nonfiction | Biography & Autobiography - Women - Juvenile Nonfiction | Biography & Autobiography - Cultural, Ethnic & Regional - Juvenile Nonfiction | History - Military & Wars |
| Dewey: B |
| LCCN: 2018009606 |
| Lexile Measure: 1120 |
| Physical Information: 0.9" H x 5.8" W x 8.4" (0.75 lbs) 208 pages |
| Themes: - Ethnic Orientation - African American - Chronological Period - 1940's - Sex & Gender - Feminine - Topical - Black History |
| Accelerated Reader Info |
| Quiz #: 500669 Reading Level: 7.7 Interest Level: Middle Grades Point Value: 4.0 |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: Standing Up Against Hate tells the stories of the African American women who enlisted in the newly formed Women's Army Auxiliary Corps (WAAC) in World War II. They quickly discovered that they faced as many obstacles in the armed forces as they did in everyday life. However, they refused to back down. They interrupted careers and left family, friends, and loved ones to venture into unknown and sometimes dangerous territory. They survived racial prejudice and discrimination with dignity, succeeded in jobs women had never worked before, and made crucial contributions to the military war effort. The book centers around Charity Adams, who commanded the only black WAAC battalion sent overseas and became the highest ranking African American woman in the military by the end of the war. Along with Adams's story are those of other black women who played a crucial role in integrating the armed forces. Their tales are both inspiring and heart-wrenching. The book includes a timeline, bibliography, and index. |
Contributor Bio(s): Farrell, Mary Cronk: - Mary Cronk Farrell's books have been honored with the SPUR Award for Best Juvenile Fiction, and as Notable Social Studies Books for Young People and NY Public Library Best Books for Teens. Mary speaks at schools, libraries, and women's and family workshops. She lives in Spokane, Washington. |