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Loving vs. Virginia A Documentary Novel of the Landmark Civil Rights Case (Books about Love for Kids, Civil Rights History Book) — Content Guide for Parents

By Patricia Hruby PowellChronicle Books2017-01-31ISBN 9781452125909260 pages
Loving vs. Virginia A Documentary Novel of the Landmark Civil Rights Case (Books about Love for Kids, Civil Rights History Book)

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Contains references to prayer and church attendance. A minister character plays a supporting role in two chapters.

About this book

From acclaimed author Patricia Hruby Powell comes the story of a landmark civil rights case, told in spare and gorgeous verse. 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 Supreme Court case that legalized marriage between races, and a story of the devoted couple who faced discrimination, fought it, and won.

Frequently asked questions

  • Is Loving vs. Virginia A Documentary Novel of the Landmark Civil Rights Case (Books about Love for Kids, Civil Rights History Book) appropriate for a 7-year-old?

    The narrative mentions the threat of violence faced by the couple due to their interracial relationship, indicating a hostile environment and societal prejudice. No scary content detected in the search results. The book addresses serious themes but does not include elements intended to frighten.

  • Does Loving vs. Virginia A Documentary Novel of the Landmark Civil Rights Case (Books about Love for Kids, Civil Rights History Book) have violence?

    The narrative mentions the threat of violence faced by the couple due to their interracial relationship, indicating a hostile environment and societal prejudice.

  • Does Loving vs. Virginia A Documentary Novel of the Landmark Civil Rights Case (Books about Love for Kids, Civil Rights History Book) have scary content?

    No scary content detected in the search results. The book addresses serious themes but does not include elements intended to frighten.

  • Does Loving vs. Virginia A Documentary Novel of the Landmark Civil Rights Case (Books about Love for Kids, Civil Rights History Book) have religious themes?

    No religious content detected in the search results. The book centers on a civil rights case rather than religious themes or practices.

  • Does Loving vs. Virginia A Documentary Novel of the Landmark Civil Rights Case (Books about Love for Kids, Civil Rights History Book) have racial/cultural content?

    The book centers on the interracial marriage of Mildred Jeter and Richard Loving, highlighting the legal and social challenges they faced due to their different races. It discusses the historical context of anti-miscegenation laws and the civil rights movement.

  • Does Loving vs. Virginia A Documentary Novel of the Landmark Civil Rights Case (Books about Love for Kids, Civil Rights History Book) have profanity?

    No profanity detected in the search results. The descriptions do not indicate the presence of strong language.

  • Does Loving vs. Virginia A Documentary Novel of the Landmark Civil Rights Case (Books about Love for Kids, Civil Rights History Book) have climate change?

    No climate themes detected in the search results. The content is focused on civil rights and social justice rather than environmental issues.

  • Does Loving vs. Virginia A Documentary Novel of the Landmark Civil Rights Case (Books about Love for Kids, Civil Rights History Book) have sexual identity?

    No sexual content detected in the search results. The focus is on the civil rights case and the couple's love story without explicit sexual themes.

  • Does Loving vs. Virginia A Documentary Novel of the Landmark Civil Rights Case (Books about Love for Kids, Civil Rights History Book) have gender roles?

    No specific gender roles detected in the search results. The focus is primarily on the civil rights case and the couple's relationship rather than traditional or modern gender roles.

  • Does Loving vs. Virginia A Documentary Novel of the Landmark Civil Rights Case (Books about Love for Kids, Civil Rights History Book) have lgbtq+ themes?

    No LGBTQ+ themes detected in the search results. The book focuses on the interracial marriage case of Mildred Jeter and Richard Loving, which does not include LGBTQ+ content.