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Gr 1-5 Gr 15One fall, two African-American brothers learn that they will be bused to a predominantly white school. While Bryan complains ("Ain't no Negroes at Central"), Mama reassures first-grader Brewster that they will benefit from the new school's fine facilities, such as a well-stocked library. Mama says that with such advantages, Brewster might even be president someday. However, angry whites gather at the school in protest, creating chaos inside and out. ...Log In or Sign Up to Read More

Brewster, who is African American, shares his experience starting first grade at a white school. The book's shortcomings...Log In or Sign Up to Read More