Giovanni, N. (2005). Rosa. (B. Collier Illus.) New York: Henry Holt and Company.
This is a biographical picture book that gives the reader insight into the historical event of Rosa Park’s refusal to give up her seat on the bus in 1955. The story depicts Parks as a peaceful, dignified woman who helped change the face of American history. The book also follows the civil right marches and the ultimate ruling of desegregation. The paintings in the book illustrate the darkness of the times, and shows Parks as an illuminating figure.
Genre: biography picture book
Suggested Grade Level(s): 3-6
Awards: Coretta Scott King Award
Nelson, K. (2008). We are the ship: the story of negro baseball. New York: Hyperion
Told in narration, this book chronicles the history of the Negro Baseball Leagues from the 1920’s to 1940’s. The book tells in heart wrenching detail the discrimination, unfairness, and poor conditions the players endured for the love of the game. The book is accompanied with brilliant, true to life oil paintings by the author.
Genre: information
Suggested Grade Level(s): 3-6
Awards: Coretta Scott King Medal Award, ALA Notable, Sibert Medal Award
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