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Title Authors Description OpenBook ID
The Beatitudes The Beatitudes Carole Boston Weatherford The Beatitudes form the backdrop for Weatherford's free-verse poem that traces the African American journey from slavery to civil rights. OL15498955W
Birmingham 1963 Birmingham 1963 Shelley Tougas "Explores and analyzes the historical context and significance of the iconic Charles Moore photograph"--Provided by publisher. OL15539025W
Coretta Scott King Coretta Scott King Maria Nelson A brief biography of the wife of the Reverend Martin Luther King, Jr., who shared his dedication to working peaceably to achieve equality for all Americans. OL16237949W
Rosa Parks and the Montgomery Bus Boycott Rosa Parks and the Montgomery Bus Boycott Gary Jeffrey The story of Rosa Parks and the Montgomery bus boycott in comic format. OL16362319W
Because they marched Because they marched Russell Freedman For the 50th anniversary of the 1965 march for voting right from Selma to Montgomery, Alabama, Newberry Medalist Russell Freedman has written a riveting account of this pivotal event in the history o… OL17047575W
What Was the March on Washington? What Was the March on Washington? Kathleen Krull On August 28, 1963, more than 200,000 people gathered in Washington, D.C., to demand equal rights for all races. It was there that Martin Luther King Jr. delivered his "I Have a Dream" speech, and it… OL17053063W
Who Marched for Civil Rights Who Marched for Civil Rights Richard Spilsbury,HL Studios Staff "This book shows how we know about the marchers and their experiences from primary and othr sources. It includes information on some historical detective work that has taken place, which has enabled … OL17530571W
Freedom walkers Freedom walkers Russell Freedman Covers the events surrounding and including the Montgomery bus boycott, the end of segregation on buses. OL17734171W
Coretta Scott King Coretta Scott King Petra Press A biography of Coretta Scott King, discussing her childhood, family, marriage to Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., and her lifelong fight for civil rights. OL19240368W
The youngest marcher The youngest marcher Cynthia Levinson Presents the life of nine-year-old Audrey Faye Hendricks who became the youngest known child to be arrested for picketing against Birmingham segregation practices in 1963. OL19664088W
John Lewis John Lewis Matt Doeden John Lewis is one of the most courageous leaders of the civil rights movement. In 1986, Lewis won a seat in US Congress, which he continues to occupy. Follow Lewis's journey to Washington, DC, where … OL19740341W
The Selma marches for civil rights The Selma marches for civil rights Steven Otfinoski Vivid storytelling and authentic dialogue bring American history to life and place readers in the shoes of ten people who experienced one of the most pivotal moments of the Civil Rights Movement - th… OL19749987W
The Montgomery Bus Boycott The Montgomery Bus Boycott Allison Crotzer Kimmel "The Montgomery Bus Boycott began when Rosa Parks was arrested for refusing to give up her seat on the bus. The campaign that followed was one of the most important protests against segregation in th… OL20001525W
John Lewis and Desegregation John Lewis and Desegregation Gerry Boehme 64 pages : 24 cm OL20251814W
The civil rights movement The civil rights movement Jim Ollhoff Discusses important events during the fight for human and civil rights. Short biographies of civil rights leaders, authors, artists, and other powerful African Americans are included. OL20895825W
A. Philip Randolph and the labor movement A. Philip Randolph and the labor movement Robert Cwiklik A biography of the civil rights activist who organized the Brotherhood of Sleeping Car Porters, which acted as a labor union for Pullman car porters, and crusaded for equal rights for blacks in the a… OL2619274W
The Black power movement and civil unrest The Black power movement and civil unrest Kerry Hinton By the late 1960s, the slow pace of progress brought about by the civil rights movement caused growing dissatisfaction for some. The assassinations of civil rights leaders during this time convinced … OL26313492W
Rosa Parks and the Montgomery Bus Boycott Rosa Parks and the Montgomery Bus Boycott Karen Latchana Kenney "This title will inform readers about Rosa Parks and the Montgomery Bus Boycott, others who were involved, like Martin Luther King Jr., the Supreme Court's decision to desegregate public buses, and t… OL27015461W
Sit-in Sit-in Andrea Davis Pinkney It was February 1, 1960.They didn't need menus. Their order was simple.A doughnut and coffee, with cream on the side.This picture book is a celebration of the 50th anniversary of the momentous Woolwo… OL477234W