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Description
I Am Rosa Parks is a picture book biography that tells the story of Rosa Parks, a Civil Rights leader who refused to give up her bus seat to a white passenger in Montgomery, Alabama in 1955. The book presents her childhood and her famous act of defiance as a child narrator, describing how her peaceful protest helped spark the Civil Rights Movement. It addresses the issues of segregation, racism, and bullying that Parks confronted during her lifetime.
Quick Summary
Rosa Parks wasn't a superhero with powers, but she did something braver than any superhero she stayed seated on a bus and helped change an entire nation. Kids will love seeing this real-life heroine's story told in a way that feels like a conversation with a cool friend, with vibrant illustrations and simple words that make a huge impact. If your kid loves the Who Was? series or books about everyday people who did extraordinary things, they'll devour this. It's perfect for kids in kindergarten through third grade, especially those who love true stories about brave people who stood up for what was right.