Synopses & Reviews
"A snapshot of the civil-rights movement in one city provides insight into the important role of individual communities as change moved through the countryand#133;a case study of how citizens of one city both precipitated and responded to the whirlwind of social change around them."and#151;Kirkus Reviews
"A profoundly moving tribute to the intrepid unsung heroes who risked their lives to help bring an end to Baltimore's Jim Crow Era."and#151;Kam Williams, syndicated columnist
On August 28, 1963and#151;the day of Martin Luther King Jr.'s famous "I Have a Dream" speechand#151;segregation ended finally at Baltimore's Gwynn Oak Amusement Park, after nearly a decade of bitter protests. Eleven-month-old Sharon Langley was the first African American child to go on a ride there that day, taking a spin on the park's merry-go-round, which since 1981 has been located on the National Mall in front of the Smithsonian Institution in Washington, D.C.and#160;Round and Round Together weaves the story of the struggle to integrate that Baltimore amusement park into the story of the civil rights movement as a whole.
Round and Round Togetherand#160;is illustrated with archival photos from newspapers and other sources, as well as personal photos from family albums of individuals interviewed for the book. There is a timeline of major Civil Rights events.
"Amy Nathan's book deftly describes the courageous struggle by blacks and whites to end discrimination in the park, the city, and the nation. Readers will walk away with a clearer understanding of segregation and the valiant Americans who fought against this injustice."and#151;Debra Newman Ham, Professor of History, Morgan State University
"Round and Round Togetherand#160;tells the inspiring story of how a generation of college and high school students provided the energy and enthusiasm that ended racial segregation in Baltimore's Gwynn Oak Amusement Park and changed the direction of Maryland's history."and#151;James Henretta, Professor Emeritus, University of Maryland
"With clarity and passion, Amy Nathan portrays the struggle of everyday citizens to end racial segregation in Baltimore. This compelling history, for and about young people, is simple but profound like freedom itself."and#151;Taylor Branch, Pulitzer Prizeand#150;winning author of the trilogyand#160;America in the King Years
Amy Nathanand#160;is an award-winning author of several books for young people, includingand#160;The Young Musician's Survival Guide,and#160;Count on Us: American Women in the Military,and#160;Yankee Doodle Gals: Women Pilots of World War II,and#160;Meet the Musicians, andand#160;Surviving Homework. She grew up in Baltimore and went to Western High School.
Review
"A snapshot of the civil-rights movement in one city provides insight into the important role of individual communities as change moved through the country…a case study of how citizens of one city both precipitated and responded to the whirlwind of social change around them."—
Kirkus"With clarity and passion, Amy Nathan portrays the struggle of everyday citizens to end racial segregation in Baltimore. This compelling history, for and about young people, is simple but profound like freedom itself."—Taylor Branch, Pulitzer Prizewinning author of the trilogy America in the King Years
"Amy Nathan's book deftly describes the courageous struggle by blacks and whites to end discrimination in the park, the city, and the nation. Readers will walk away with a clearer understanding of segregation and the valiant Americans who fought against this injustice."—Debra Newman Ham, Professor of History, Morgan State University
"Round and Round Together tells the inspiring story of how a generation of college and high school students provided the energy and enthusiasm that ended racial segregation in Baltimore's Gwynn Oak Amusement Park and changed the direction of Maryland's history."—James Henretta, Professor Emeritus, University of Maryland
Synopsis
On August 28, 1963the day of Martin Luther King Jr.'s famous "I Have a Dream" speechsegregation ended at Gwynn Oak amusement park in Maryland when eleven-month old Sharon Langley, her dad beside her, became the first black child to ride the park's famous merry-go-round. As Amy Nathan tells the story of how individuals in Baltimore integrated one amusement park in their town, she also gives an overview of the history of segregation and the civil rights movement. Round and Round Together creates a new civil rights symbolthe Gwynn Oak carousel is now the Smithsonian Carousel which thousands of kids enjoy each year.
Round and Round Together is illustrated with archival photos from newspapers and other sources, as well as personal photos from family albums of individuals interviewed for the book and a timeline of major civil rights events.
Amy Nathan is an award-winning author of several books for young people including The Young Musician's Survival Guide, Count on Us: American Women in the Military, Yankee Doodle Gals: Women Pilots of World War II, Meet the Musicians, and Surviving Homework.
Synopsis
Round and Round Together creates a new Civil Rights symbolandmdash;the Smithsonian Carousel.
About the Author
Amy Nathan: Amy Nathan is an award-winning author of several books for young people, including The Young Musician's Survival Guide, Count on Us: American Women in the Military, Yankee Doodle Gals: Women Pilots of World War II, Meet the Musicians, and Surviving Homework.