Library's review
Extraordinary photographs and text about the Selma to Montgomery march, focusing on the children who marched. is action in the face of violence led to the passing of the Voting Rights Act in August, 1965
Genres
Publication
Viking Books for Young Readers (2009), Edition: First Edition, 80 pages
Description
This book recounts the three months of protest that took place before Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.'s landmark march from Selma, Alabama, to Montgomery to promote equal rights and help African-Americans earn the right to vote.
Awards
Boston Globe–Horn Book Award (Winner — Nonfiction — 2010)
LA Times Book Prize (Finalist — Young Adult Literature — 2009)
BCCB Blue Ribbon Book (Nonfiction — 2010)
Jane Addams Children's Book Award (Winner — 2010)
YALSA Award for Excellence in Nonfiction (Nominee — 2010)
Best Fiction for Young Adults (Selection — 2010)
CCBC Choices (2010)
Notable Children's Book (2010)
Teacher Favorites Award (2010)
Language
Original language
English
Pages
80
Physical description
80 p.; 10.37 x 9.75 inches
ISBN
0670011894 / 9780670011896
DDC/MDS
| 323.1196 |
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