Parent Guide > The Youngest of the Little Rock Nine Speaks Out About Holding onto History

by Allison Keyes 2017

Welcome to the parent guide for this text! Read below to find out about what your child is reading in class and how you can support him/her at home.

This week in class, we’re reading "The Youngest of the Little Rock Nine Speaks Out About Holding onto History" by Allison Keyes.

In the informational text "The Youngest of the Little Rock Nine Speaks Out About Holding onto History," Carlotta Walls LaNier discusses her experiences attending the formerly all-white Little Rock Central High School.

As we read, we will be discussing the themes of Honor & Courage, Prejudice & Discrimination, and Resilience & Success as they relate to the text. We are trying to answer these big questions :

"What are the effects of prejudice?", "How does a person overcome adversity?", and "What makes a hero?"

Ways to support your child:

  • Ask your child about this informational text at home:
    • What was "The Youngest of the Little Rock Nine Speaks Out About Holding onto History" about?
    • What did you learn about Honor & Courage?
    • What did you learn about Prejudice & Discrimination?
    • What did you learn about Resilience & Success?
  • Watch the following clips with your child at home: