The 1963 March on Washington: Speeches and Songs for Civil Rights
by Miller, Jake
Series:Library of the Civil Rights Movement · PowerKids Press
Prefer borrowing? Open Library may have a digital copy too.
AR Book Level
5.7
AR Points
0.5
Word Count
1,693
Interest Level
Middle Grades (MG 4-8)
Genre
Nonfiction
AR Quiz #
70525 EN
About this book
On August 28, 1963, over 200,000 people gathered in Washington D.C. for the historic March on Washington for Jobs and Freedom. This book explores the events leading up to the march, the climate of segregation and racial inequality that spurred the civil rights movement, and the powerful speeches including Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.'s famous "I have a dream" address that made this demonstration one of the most significant moments in American history. Designed for middle grade readers, it provides an accessible introduction to this pivotal chapter in the fight for racial equality.
Readers of this book also checked
Freedom Riders: A Primary Source Exploration of the Battle of Racial JusticeNonfiction
The Little Rock NineNonfiction
The Passing of the Civil Rights Act of 1964Nonfiction
The Civil Rights Movement Through the Eyes of Lyndon B. JohnsonNonfiction
Understanding Your Civil RightsNonfiction
Understanding Your Civil RightsNonfiction