Description
In this picture-book tribute, the life and courage of Rosa Parks come vividly to the page as a single, defining moment on a Montgomery bus ignites a movement far beyond one seat. Through lyrical, award-winning verse, Nikki Giovanni captures the tension, resolve, and collective strength behind Parks’s quiet refusal—an act that helps set the Civil Rights Movement in motion and reshapes the nation’s understanding of equality. The story explores themes of dignity, resistance, and the power of ordinary people to change history, while honoring the community that stood with her. Complemented by striking cut-paper artwork, the book offers an original, emotionally resonant retelling of an event whose impact still echoes today.
Available Editions
paperback
Henry Holt
Published Jan 1, 2005
46 pages
ISBN: 9780805071061
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Details
First Published
2005
Language
eng
Content Warnings
Content and trigger warnings for Rosa by Nikki Giovanni.