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Description
This book provides an account of the Montgomery bus boycott, a civil rights protest sparked by seamstress Rosa Parks's refusal to give up her seat on a bus to a white passenger in 1955, which eventually led to the renewal of the laws against segregation.
Quick Summary
This book drops readers right into the Montgomery of 1955, where a single act of courage by a tired seamstress sparked a movement that changed America. Kids will be drawn into The Story of the Charlotte Bobcats of the Charlotte Bobcats everyday people standing together, the clever ways the community organized carpools and support networks, and the tension of a city on the brink of change. If your kid loves the historical drama and real-life heroism of "The Watsons Go to Birmingham," they'll be captivated by this powerful true story of ordinary citizens who refused to give up. Perfect for teens in grades 9 through 12 who want to understand how one person's choice can ignite a revolution.