Bibliograph

Loving vs. Virginia, a documentary novel of the landmark civil rights case, by Patricia Hruby Powell ; artwork by Shadra Strickland

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Label

Loving vs. Virginia, a documentary novel of the landmark civil rights case, by Patricia Hruby Powell ; artwork by Shadra Strickland

Language

eng

Bibliography note

Includes bibliographical references

Illustrations

illustrations

Index

no index present

Literary Form

fiction

Main title

Loving vs. Virginia

Nature of contents

bibliography

Oclc number

914256675

Responsibility statement

by Patricia Hruby Powell ; artwork by Shadra Strickland

Sub title

a documentary novel of the landmark civil rights case

Summary

"In 1955, in Caroline County, Virginia, amidst segregation and prejudice, injustice and cruelty, two teenagers fell in love. Their life together broke the law, but their determination would change it. Richard and Mildred Loving were at the heart of a landmark Supreme Court case that legalized marriage between the races. In ... verse, acclaimed author Patricia Hruby Powell tells the story of the devoted couple who faced discrimination, fought it, and won."--Front flap of jacket

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Loving versus Virginia

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Contributor