Rosa

Giovanni, N., Collier, B., & Henry Holt and Company. (2005). Rosa. Square Fish.

This book presents a biography of Rosa Parks and her contributions to the fight for equal rights for the African American community. Rosa Parks refused to give up her seat to stand up to injustice leading to a powerful movement, the Montgomery Bus Boycott in 1955.

The book cover presents a meaningful illustration that captivates the reader’s attention. The cut-edge illustrations and fold-out pages of this book present the story in a fascinating way that leads to a better understanding of this remarkable historical event. The use of dialogue presents a deeper perspective of the events presented in the story. Additionally, this book introduces important topics such as our nation’s racial history, activism, racism, and segregation. The essence of the book is remarkably presented by the theme of determination in order to explain Rosa’s contributions to our national history.

Similar books:

• Rosa Parks (Trophy Chapter Book) by Eloise Greenfield

• Rosa Parks: A Life of Courage by Ann-Marie Kishel

• Rosa Parks: Civil Rights Activist (Transcending Race in America: Biography) by Chuck Bednar

From the same author:

• Lincoln and Douglass: An American Friendship

• The Sun Is So Quiet

• Vacation Time: Poems for Children

Book trailer:

• https://youtu.be/c0ZF2AvplhU