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Incredible stories of Black civil rights leaders for kids ages 8 to 12
The Civil Rights Movement was an organized effort by Black Americans to claim the fundamental rights that the U.S. government had denied them―even long after slavery had ended. This collection of biographies for kids explores 15 civil rights leaders and the extraordinary things they accomplished in the face of huge challenges. See how these men and women bravely stood up for what’s right and laid the foundation for future generations to live more freely and equally.
This standout among Black history books for kids illustrates how these civil rights leaders:
Helped end segregation―Learn how Claudette Colvin and Rosa Parks helped to end unfair treatment in public transportation and beyond.Protested peacefully―Find out how James Meredith and Martin Luther King Jr. organized marches, boycotts, and sit-ins to demand equality.Used their voices―Discover how Fannie Lou Hamer and Malcolm X spoke out against racism and created lasting change.
Introduce kids to the leaders of the Civil Rights Movement with these powerful biographies.
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Some of the inspiring individuals kids will meet:
Thurgood Marshall (1908-1993)
In his most famous case, Brown v. The Board of Education, Thurgood argued that public schools should not be segregated. Separate was not equal.
Anna Pauline “Pauli” Murray (1910-1985)
Anna worked behind the scenes of the civil rights movement, writing important books, papers, and documents that were used to fight discrimination.
James Farmer (1920-1999)
As the director of CORE and the organizer of the Freedom Rides, James became known as one of the Big Six civil rights leaders.
Dorothy Height (1912-2010)
Dorothy was the only woman among the Big Six and served as one of the chief organizers of the March on Washington for Jobs and Freedom.
Get to know more Black trailblazers with other books in the series or pick up the entire box set!
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For ages 8-12
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Publisher : Callisto Kids (October 5, 2021)
Language : English
Paperback : 120 pages
ISBN-10 : 1648764452
ISBN-13 : 978-1648764455
Reading age : 8 – 12 years
Lexile measure : 960L
Grade level : 4 – 6
Item Weight : 2.31 pounds
Dimensions : 6 x 0.3 x 9 inches
