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More copies of this ISBNThis title in other editionsOur Children Can Soar: A Celebration of Rosa, Barack, and the Pioneers of Changeby Michelle Cook
Synopses & ReviewsPublisher Comments:Rosa sat so Martin could march. Martin marched so Barack could run. Barack ran so Our children can soar.
This is the seed of a unique picture book that is part historical, part poetry, and entirely inspirational. It takes the reader through the cumulative story of the US Civil Rights Movement, expanding the popular slogan beyond these three heroes to include more key players in the struggle for equality. Spare prose and vivid imagery make this a truly moving and accessible picture book to be savored by readers of all ages. Review:"Showcasing the art of 13 artists, this resonant book was inspired by a simple yet searing phrase that celebrates the achievements of African-Americans, which was featured, in various versions, online and at rallies during the 2008 presidential campaign. Cook's adaptation pays tribute to 10 individuals, including George Washington Carver, Jesse Owens and Jackie Robinson. These figures' triumphs are shown as part of a seamless continuum: 'Martin marched... so Thurgood could rule. Thurgood ruled... so Barack could run. Barack ran... so our children can soar!' The spreads understandably represent an array of artistic styles and media, yet they form a cohesive and affecting collective portrait: a musical staff swathes Pat Cummings's Ella Fitzgerald like a boa, while Shadra Strickland's Ruby Bridges is a small yet determined figure, marching up the schoolhouse steps against a backdrop of protestors. Additional images from Leo and Diane Dillon, James Ransome, E.B. Lewis, Eric Velasquez and others, corroborate Children's Defense Fund founder Marian Wright Edelman's assertion, in the book's foreword, that African-American history is 'the story of hope.' Ages 4 — 8." Publishers Weekly (Starred Review) (Copyright Reed Business Information, Inc.) About the AuthorMichelle Cook is the pseudonym of a book editor/author who was thrilled to collaborate with Bloomsbury Children's Books to develop this unique text.
Illustrators and awards: Cozbi Cabrera R. Gregory Christie (3 time Coretta Scott King Honor, 2008 Geisel Honor) Bryan Collier (2 Caldecott Honors, 2 CSK Awards, 3 CSK Honors) Pat Cummings (1 CSK Award, 3 CSK Honors) Diane and Leo Dillon (2 Caldecott Medals, 5 CSK Honors) A.G. Ford (NY Times bestselling illustrator of Barack) E.B. Lewis (1 Caldecott Honor, 1 CSK Award, 3 CSK Honors) Frank Morrison (John Steptoe Award for New Talent) James Ransome (1 CSK Award, 1 CSK Honor) Charlotte Riley-Webb Shadra Strickland (John Steptoe Award for New Talent) Eric Velasquez (John Steptoe Award) What Our Readers Are SayingAdd a comment for a chance to win!Average customer rating based on 1 comment:
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