Synopses & Reviews
When Rosa Parks refused to give up her seat on a bus to a white man on December 1, 1955, she made history. Her brave act sparked the Montgomery, Alabama bus boycott and brought the civil rights movement to national attention. In simple, lively language, Rosa Parks describes her life from childhood to the present and recounts the events that shook the nation. Her story is powerful, inspiring and unforgettable. An NCSS-CBC Notable Children's Trade Book in the Field of Social Studies
Synopsis
This award-winning autobiography, now accessible for young readers, describes historical events in simple, yet lively language and sets them in the context of Mrs. Parks' life. Full-color illustrations.
Synopsis
When Rosa Parks refused to give up her seat to a white man on a segregated bus in Montgomery, Alabama, in December 1955, she made history. In simple, lively language, she tells about her life from childhood to the present, and describes the bus boycott that propelled the Civil Rights Movement to national attention.
About the Author
Rosa Parks also worked with Jim Haskins to write Rosa Parks: My Story (Dial and Puffin), an award-winning book for older readers. Mrs. Parks was awarded the Congressional Medal of Honor in June 1999. She lives in Detroit, Michigan.