Rosa Parks - Paperback

by Emma E. Haldy (Author), Jeff Bane (Illustrator)

A mild-mannered seamstress, Rosa Parks nevertheless found the courage to stand up for what was right, helping spark the civil rights movement and inspiring a nation.

Designed for the earliest readers, this biography explores Rosa Park's life and legacy in an age-appropriate way. Written in an engaging first-person voice, with historical and contemporary photos and illustrations to keep the reader's interest. Simple questions prompt readers to compare their own lives to that of the biography subject.

The My Itty-Bitty Bio series examines the lives of important cultural figures from a range of backgrounds and professions who embody values that readers of all ages can aspire to. A timeline in the backmatter uses repeated images and information learned earlier in the book to reinforce the material. A glossary and index are also included.