Read chapters 18-23
Content Summary for Teachers
18
The Little Rock Nine and their parents meet with Superintendent Blossom to discuss a plan to stop the abuse happening at Central High. He refuses to answer questions and it’s clear the meeting resolves nothing.
The segregationists are putting pressure on anyone who shows kindness to the Black students. Pep rallies and assemblies are the most dangerous time for the Little Rock Nine. The adults they had counted on for help before are showing ever more stress, including Mrs. Bates.
Minnijean is coping poorly with the sense of isolation the Little Rock Nine are feeling. She is determined that if the white students can hear her sing at the...
