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Picture Book Biography Ser.: A Picture Book of Rosa Parks by David A. Adler (1993, Picture Book)

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Called "The Mother of the Civil Rights Movement," Rosa Parks refused to give up her bus seat to a white passenger. When she was arrested in December 1955, her act of civil disobedience sparked the year-long Mongomery bus boycott led by Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Across the city, African Americans refused to ride the public buses. This is considered the first large-scale US. demonstration against segregation. From Rosa Parks' early life through her activism and eventual honors, this fully-illustrated biography helps children understand the background and context that led Rosa Parks to fight for civil rights. Pura Belpré Honor-winning artist, Robert Casilla, gives life to history with his colorful paintings of Parks' story. Back matter includes author's note and timeline of important dates. For almost thirty years, David Adler's Picture Book Biography series has profiled famous people who changed the world. Colorful, kid-friendly illustrations combine with Adler's "expert mixtures of facts and personality" ( Booklist ) to introduce young readers to history through compelling biographies of presidents, heroes, inventors, explorers, and adventurers. These books are ideal for first and second graders interested in history or who need reliable sources for school book reports.

Book Title
Picture Book of Rosa Parks
Author
David A. Adler
Format
Picture Book
Language
English
Topic
People & Places / United States / African American, Social Topics / Prejudice & Racism, Biography & Autobiography / Cultural Heritage
Publication Year
1993
Genre
Juvenile Nonfiction
Number of Pages
32 Pages

Age Range
4-8
Grade from
Preschool
Grade to
Third Grade
Reviews
"In this volume of his fine Picture Book Biography series for younger readers, Adler sets the life story of Rosa Parks within the history of the civil-rights movement. The simple narrative text and the dramatic color illustrations show the discrimination that was common when Parks was growing up . . . In addition to the sweeping political scenes, there are portraits by Casilla that capture the ordinary person who made a difference. "-- Booklist
Illustrated by
Casilla, Robert
Target Audience
Juvenile Audience
Lccn
92-041826
Dewey Decimal
B
Intended Audience
Ages 9-12, Ages 4-8, Ages 2-3, under 2 Years
Series
Picture Book Biography Ser.
Dewey Edition
20
Illustrated
Yes