Freedom Walkers: The Story of the Montgomery Bus Boycott
by Russell Freedman
The bus boycott doesn’t start or end with Rosa Parks. Here is the whole story. 2006
A Dream of Freedom: The Civil Rights Movement from 1954 - 1968
by Diane McWhoreter
A Powerful but intimate book that
explores the sacrifices and triumphs of African Americans in pursuit of social and political equality. 2004
Through My Eyes
by Ruby Bridges
Ruby Bridges tells the story of the integrating of her school. She was only 6-years-old. 1999
Martin's Big Words: The Life of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.
by Doreen Rappaport
Beautiful illustrations to go with words of peace and harmony. 2001
Caldecott Honor Book 2002.
John Lewis in the Lead: A Story of the Civil Rights Movement
by James Haskins
The focus is on Lewis’ youth, his involvement in the movement and his
beating on “Bloody Sunday” after crossing the Edmund Pettis Bridge. 2006
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