Loving vs. Virginia: A Documentary Novel of the Landmark Civil Rights Case

This biographical novel written in verse is based on historical events, specifically the Loving versus the State of Virginia civil rights case. The story details the events that led to Mildred and Richard Loving’s arrest for their relationship due to Virginia’s anti-miscegenation laws that were designed to stop the mixing of races. It follows these narratives until the time when the US Supreme Court finally reversed the judgment. Suitable for a secondary-level audience, this resource lends itself well as novel study or in literature circles. Students may be encouraged to further explore the topics broached by analyzing the included legal documents, court case summaries, as well as historical quotes and images.