Summary
In the segregated South, a girl innocently drinks from a 'Whites Only' fountain, sparking a quiet act of community courage. A grandmother's memory that opens the door to talking about the civil rights era. Read by Amber Rose Tamblyn.
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Ages 7+Emotional themes
Depicts racial segregation and a 'Whites Only' sign in the Jim Crow South. An important, age-appropriate way into civil rights history -- preview and plan time to discuss.
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Discussion questions
Discussion
In the segregated South, a girl innocently drinks from a 'Whites Only' fountain, sparking a quiet act of community courage.
- What does the 'Whites Only' sign mean in the story?
- How does the community respond?
- Why was it brave for people to stand up against unfair rules?
Quick work-a-long
Words to know: segregation, fountain, courage.
Try it: Write what 'fair' and 'unfair' mean to you, with an example of each.