*THE LIONS OF LITTLE ROCK

In 1957 the Little Rock Nine integrated Central High School. The following year all the high schools in Little Rock were closed to stop integration. This little-known piece of history is brought to life through the character of 12-year-old Marlee Nisbett, who is so shy she appears mute. Everyone in Marlee's family and community is affected by the closure of the high schools, and when Marlee is faced with bullies, racism and injustice, she finds her voice. 10-14. Lisa Cosgrove-Davies