The Doll Test: Choosing Equality
Four dolls. Two psychologists. One landmark court case. During the first half of the twentieth century, schoolchildren in many parts of the United States were segregated—Black children and… Read More →
Reviews
“The text is accessible and direct, but it’s given a particularly subversive quality with its doll narrators, who are somewhat bemused by the idea of separating anyone by skin color . . . The digitally collaged art is, as noted in the illustrator’s note, purposefully… View →
“Cooper’s visuals enhance Weatherford’s assured storytelling, creating a harmonious blend that amplifies the story’s impact. Weatherford’s elegant and relatable explanation of the significance of the Clarks’ work is more than a recounting of facts;… View →
“This powerful picture book effectively documents the research that validated the substantial damage to generations of students wrought by segregationist, separate-but equal education policies . . . Suitable for kids, but deserving of a much wider audience, award winners… View →
“An astonishing and solid purchase for libraries looking for history books about racial segregation.”—School Library Journal View →