Let the Children March

Clark-Robinson, M., & Morrison, F. (2018). Let the Children March (Illustrated ed.). Clarion Books.

Summary:

This book presents a historical event that contributed to the fight for equal rights for the African American community. Led by Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., a group of young individuals participated in the antisegregation march that came to be known as the Children’s Crusade in Birmingham, Alabama in 1963.

The book cover presents a meaningful illustration that captivates the reader’s attention. The vibrant illustrations 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 expose young readers to understand how thousands of young African American children contributed to our national history.

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Book trailer:

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