Separate Is Never Equal - by Duncan Tonatiuh (Hardcover)

Separate Is Never Equal is a powerful and informative book that tells the story of Sylvia Mendez, an eight-year-old girl who played a crucial role in a landmark desegregation case in California in 1946.

The book masterfully combines text and folk-inspired art to add an important piece to the mosaic of U.S.

civil rights history.

With its signature illustration style, Separate Is Never Equal brings to life the inspiring story of the Mendez family's fight for justice and equality, a fight that is as relevant today as it was 75 years ago.

This book is a must-read for children and young adults, providing them with an understanding of this important yet little known event in American history.

The straightforward narrative is well matched with the illustrations in Tonatiuh's signature style, their two-dimensional perspective reminiscent of the Mixtec codex but collaged with paper, wood, cloth, brick, and (Photoshopped) hair to provide textural variation.

Don't miss out on this opportunity to learn about an important piece of American history that will inspire you to make a difference in your own community!