John
Stokes has waited more than 50 years to give his eyewitness account of
"The Manhattan Project." This was the name he and a group of fellow
students gave their strike at R. R. Moton High School that helped to
end separate schooling for blacks and whites, not only in his home
state of Virginia, but throughout America. Told in Stokes' own words,
the story vividly conveys how his passion for learning helped set in
motion one of the most powerful movements in American history,
resulting in the desegregation of schools-and life-in the United
States.
Young readers will relish this inspirational account of the
heroic struggles of John Stokes and his fellow students; they will also
learn a timeless lesson that people with little influence-but with
great determination-can make a difference.
Special Event Honoring John Stokes, Participant in the Civil Rights Movement
You
are cordially invited to a reception and booksigning featuring
author John Stokes on Friday, May 16, at 7:00 p.m. to be held
at Anderson's Bookshop, 123 W. Jefferson Ave., Naperville. We'll
be celebrating the release of Students on Strike, Mr. Stokes' personal account of a tumultous time in our nation's history. You may read more about the book below.