ROSA

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Poet Nikki Giovanni tackles the task of writing an informative story about one of the notable symbols of the American Civil Rights movement.  Giovanni’s sharp writing style and Bryan Collier’s illustrations allow students to see Rosa Parks as a normal person with normal worries and normal responsibilities before she was thrust into the spotlight during the Civil Rights movement in the United States. 

Vardell, S. (2008). Children's Literature in Action: A Librarian's Guide (1. publ. ed.). Westport, Conn. [u.a.: Libraries Unlimited.