Mamie Takes a Stand
Mamie Takes a Stand by Marie Chan, published by Ten Peaks Press in 2024, is a children’s book that presents the inspiring story of Mamie Tape, an eight-year-old Chinese American girl. This 48-page edition, written in English, recounts Mamie’s journey as she seeks the right to attend public school in San Francisco, facing obstacles due to her ethnicity. The narrative highlights her family’s determination and the significant legal battle that ensued, ultimately leading to a landmark decision affirming the rights of children of all races to access public education.
Readers will discover the historical context of Mamie’s struggle, which took place in the fall of 1884 and culminated in a California Supreme Court ruling in 1885. The book not only sheds light on this lesser-known chapter of American history but also encourages themes of friendship, social skills, and empathy. Through Mamie’s experience, children will learn the importance of standing up for their rights and treating others with respect, making this a meaningful addition to discussions about multiculturalism and social activism.
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A 2024 EUREKA! NONFICTION CHILDREN’S BOOK GOLD AWARD WINNER
Middle-grade readers will learn the little-known story of Mamie Tape, an eight-year-old Chinese American girl whose desire for knowledge and belonging led her family to fight for her right to attend public school in San Francisco.
In the fall of 1884 in San Francisco, California, Mamie excitedly arrived for her first day at an American public school, only to find the principal blocking her way. Why? Because Mamie was Chinese.
Thus began the Tape family’s yearlong struggle to secure Mamie’s right to attend public school. In the spring of 1885, Mamie’s case reached the California Supreme Court, who reaffirmed a lower court’s ruling that public schools should be open to children of all races.
Kids will be introduced to this largely unknown tale from American history and learn to treat others with empathy and respect.
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