Intended AudienceJuvenile Audience
Reviews"A cohesive and affecting collective portrait." -- Publishers Weekly, starred review "Celebration, inspiration, and connection are the themes that drive this big, handsome picture book. . . . Will inspire parents and grandparents to share their memories and talk with children about the future." -- Booklist, starred review, Celebration, inspiration, and connection are the themes that drive this big, handsome picture book. . . . Will inspire parents and grandparents to share their memories and talk with children about the future., NAACP Image Award Winner "A cohesive and affecting collective portrait." -Publishers Weekly, starred review "Celebration, inspiration, and connection are the themes that drive this big, handsome picture book. . . . Will inspire parents and grandparents to share their memories and talk with children about the future." -Booklist, starred review, A cohesive and affecting collective portrait that [shows] African-American history is "the story of hope.", Celebration, inspiration, and connection are the themes that drive this big, handsome picture book....The book's message of hope will inspire parents and grandparents to share their memories and talk with children about the future., NAACP Image Award Winner "A cohesive and affecting collective portrait." --Publishers Weekly, starred review "Celebration, inspiration, and connection are the themes that drive this big, handsome picture book. . . . Will inspire parents and grandparents to share their memories and talk with children about the future." --Booklist, starred review
SynopsisAn inspirational, poetic tribute to America's most important change-makers. Celebrating accomplishments of important figures from the birth of the Civil Rights movement to the historical election of President Barack Obama, this resonant book show young readers that anyone can make change in their world. This award-winning picture book is a modern classic and must-have for every child's library. Rosa sat so Martin could march. Martin marched so Barack could run. Barack ran so Our children can soar. Perfect for readers looking for: - books featuring Black and African-American leaders - books that inspire and inform - books that celebrate American history and accomplishments, This unique picture book is part history, part poetry, and entirely inspirational. It takes the reader step by simple step through the cumulative story of the US Civil Rights Movement, showing how select pioneers' achievements led up to the landmark moment when we elected our first black president. Each historical figure is rendered by a different award-winning illustrator, highlighting the singular and vibrant contribution that each figure made.