Tonatiuh, Duncan, Separate is Never Equal (Hardcover) Short Sleeve But she and her brothers

But she and her brothers were turned away and told they had to attend the Mexican school instead

This story is based on my memories of that unforgettable time she spent with us

the Mendez family’s efforts helped bring an end to segregating schools in California in 1947

and justice

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Tonatiuh, Duncan, Separate is Never Equal (Hardcover) Short Sleeve But she and her brothersWhen her family moved to the of Westminster, California, young Sylvia Mendez was excited about enrolling in her neighborhood school. But she and her brothers were turned away and told they had to attend the Mexican school instead. Sylvia could not understand whyshe was an American citizen who spoke perfect English. Why were the children of Mexican families forced to attend a different school? Unable to get a satisfactory answer from the school board,