Standing up against hate : how black women in the Army helped change the course of WWII
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New York : Abrams Books for Young Readers, [2019].
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Published
New York : Abrams Books for Young Readers, [2019].
Format
Book
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xi, 196 pages : illustrations ; 22 cm
Language
English
Reading Level
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Level 7.7, 4 Points
Lexile measure
1120

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Includes bibliographical references (pages 173-187) and index.
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"Standing Up Against Hate tells the stories of the African American women who enlisted in the newly formed Women's Army Auxiliary Corps (WAAC) in World War II. They quickly discovered that they faced as many obstacles in the armed forces as they did in everyday life. However, they refused to back down. They interrupted careers and left family, friends, and loved ones to venture into unknown and sometimes dangerous territory. They survived racial prejudice and discrimination with dignity, succeeded in jobs women had never worked before, and made crucial contributions to the military war effort. The book centers around Charity Adams, who commanded the only black WAAC battalion sent overseas and became the highest ranking African American woman in the military by the end of the war. Along with Adams's story are those of other black women who played a crucial role in integrating the armed forces. Their tales are both inspiring and heart-wrenching. The book includes a timeline, bibliography, and index"--,Provided by publisher.

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APA Citation, 7th Edition (style guide)

Farrell, M. C. (2019). Standing up against hate: how black women in the Army helped change the course of WWII . Abrams Books for Young Readers.

Chicago / Turabian - Author Date Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)

Farrell, Mary Cronk. 2019. Standing Up against Hate: How Black Women in the Army Helped Change the Course of WWII. Abrams Books for Young Readers.

Chicago / Turabian - Humanities (Notes and Bibliography) Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)

Farrell, Mary Cronk. Standing Up against Hate: How Black Women in the Army Helped Change the Course of WWII Abrams Books for Young Readers, 2019.

MLA Citation, 9th Edition (style guide)

Farrell, Mary Cronk. Standing Up against Hate: How Black Women in the Army Helped Change the Course of WWII Abrams Books for Young Readers, 2019.

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