{"product_id":"first-step","title":"The First Step: How One Girl Put Segregation on Trial","description":"\u003cp\u003e2017 Orbis Pictus Honor Book\u003cbr\u003e2017 Jane Addams Peace Association Honor Book\u003cbr\u003e2017 Teachers' Choice Pick, International Literacy Association\u003cbr\u003eAn NCSS Notable Social Studies Trade Book of 2017\u003cbr\u003eIn 1847, an African American girl named Sarah Roberts attended school in Boston. One day she was told she could never come back. She didn't belong. The Otis School was for white children only.\u003cbr\u003eThe Roberts family fought this injustice and made history. Roberts v. City of Boston was the first case challenging our legal system to outlaw segregated schools. Sometimes even losing is a victory.  They lost their case but Sarah's cause was won when people, black and white, stood together and said, No more. Now, right now, it is time for change!\u003cbr\u003eWith gorgeous art from award-winning illustrator E. B. Lewis, The First Step is an inspiring look at the first lawsuit to demand desegregation--long before the American Civil Rights movement, even before the Civil War.\u003cbr\u003eBackmatter includes: An integration timeline, bios on key people in the book, list of resources, and author's note.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Bloomsbury USA Childrens","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50141908762901,"sku":"59856650000","price":17.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0277\/2470\/9987\/files\/9780802737397.jpg?v=1791686060","url":"https:\/\/topsyturvytoys.pro\/products\/first-step","provider":"Child's Play Toys and Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}