Super Short Summary

Originally published in 1994, Warriors Don’t Cry by Melba Pattillo Beals primarily focuses on the 1957-58 school year at Central High School in Little Rock, Arkansas, where Beals was among the Little Rock Nine—the first group of Black students to attend the formerly all-white high school. The narrative recounts the violence, threats, and humiliation the nine faced daily, detailing how Melba found the strength to persevere and complete the school year amidst intense opposition.