Mississippi challenge
Mildred Pitts Walter’s history of the long struggle for Black voting rights in Mississippi, for young readers.
- Publisher
- Bradbury Press
- Published
- 1992
- List
- The Bradbury 1990s
- Category
- Books for young readers
- Readers
- Young readers, roughly ages 8–12
- Recognition
- —
- Author
- Mildred Pitts Walter
About this book
Mississippi challenge was published by Bradbury Press in 1992 and belongs to the house's 1990s list — the years when Bradbury built its reputation on a small number of books given a great deal of attention. It was written by Mildred Pitts Walter, who has 5 titles on the list.
Who it's for
Young readers, roughly ages 8–12. A book for independent readers, written without talking down to them.
Where it sits on the list
Not every Bradbury book carried a citation. The house published on the belief that a book earns its place by being read for decades, and many of the titles without medals stayed longest in classrooms and libraries.
How to find it
Bradbury doesn't sell direct. The most reliable route to a copy of Mississippi challenge is an independent bookseller or a library catalogue — WorldCat will show you which nearby libraries hold it, and OpenLibrary lists the editions that have existed since 1992.
Also published by Bradbury in 1992
- Henry and Mudge and the Long Weekend — Cynthia Rylant
- Henry and Mudge and the Wild Wind — Cynthia Rylant
- Blue Heron — Avi
- Love Flute — Paul Goble
- Crinkleroot's guide to knowing the birds — Jim Arnosky
- Crinkleroot's guide to knowing the trees — Jim Arnosky
More from the Bradbury 1990s
Questions about Mississippi challenge
Who wrote Mississippi challenge?
Mississippi challenge was written by Mildred Pitts Walter, who has 5 titles on the Bradbury Press list.
When did Bradbury Press publish Mississippi challenge?
Bradbury Press published Mississippi challenge in 1992, which places it among the house's 1990s list.
Has Mississippi challenge won any awards?
Mississippi challenge was not an award title, but it belongs to a list that produced a Newbery Medal, a Caldecott Medal, and ten further honor books.
What age is Mississippi challenge for?
Young readers, roughly ages 8–12. A book for independent readers, written without talking down to them.
Where can I find a copy of Mississippi challenge?
Bradbury does not sell direct. Ask an independent bookseller or your library; WorldCat and OpenLibrary will show you which nearby libraries hold Mississippi challenge and which editions exist.