How Do You Spell Unfair?: MacNolia Cox and the National Spelling Bee

Name: How Do You Spell Unfair?: MacNolia Cox and the National Spelling Bee
ISBN: 9781536215540

For children learning to identify and challenge injustice, this book tells the inspiring true story of a young girl's courage in the face of unfairness and prejudice.

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A parent might reach for this book when their child has experienced unfairness for the first time and is struggling to understand why things are not always just. "How Do You Spell Unfair?" tells the true story of MacNolia Cox, a brilliant Black speller from Ohio who, in 1936, was poised to win the National Spelling Bee until racist rules were used to stop her. Through lyrical prose, the book explores themes of resilience, racial injustice, and personal integrity. It is an excellent choice for children ages 7 to 10 to open a conversation about American history, prejudice, and the courage it takes to persevere even when the system is against you.

Justice & Fairness Being Different History Resilience & Perseverance Cultural Identity School Life Fear & Bravery Self-Confidence & Identity