Black Leaders in the Civil Rights Movement (Biographies for Kids)

by Glenda Armand (Author)

Black Leaders in the Civil Rights Movement (Biographies for Kids)
Reading Level: 4th − 5th Grade

Incredible stories of Black civil rights leaders for kids ages 8 to 12

The Civil Rights Movement was an organized effort by Black Americans to claim the fundamental rights that the U.S. government had denied them-even long after slavery had ended. This collection of biographies for kids explores 15 civil rights leaders and the extraordinary things they accomplished in the face of huge challenges. See how these men and women bravely stood up for what's right and laid the foundation for future generations to live more freely and equally.

This standout among Black history books for kids illustrates how these civil rights leaders:

  • Helped end segregation-Learn how Claudette Colvin and Rosa Parks helped to end unfair treatment in public transportation and beyond.
  • Protested peacefully-Find out how James Meredith and Martin Luther King Jr. organized marches, boycotts, and sit-ins to demand equality.
  • Used their voices-Discover how Fannie Lou Hamer and Malcolm X spoke out against racism and created lasting change.

Introduce kids to the leaders of the Civil Rights Movement with these powerful biographies.

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Glenda Armand
Glenda Armand lives in Los Angeles and has had a long career as a teacher and school librarian. She now devotes her time to writing picture-book biographies of people who overcame big obstacles to do great things. Glenda is the author of the award-winning Love Twelve Miles Long, Ira's Shakespeare Dream and Song in a Rainstorm: The Story of Musical Prodigy Thomas "Blind Tom" Wiggins, as well as Black-Eyed Peas and Hoghead Cheese. When she is not writing, Glenda can be found in her garden tending her roses and succulents. Her favorite ice cream flavor is butter pecan. You can learn more about her at glenda-armand.com.

Kim Freeman is a children's book writer who lives in Bloomington, Indiana. She enjoys writing books that inspire children to follow their dreams. Ice Cream Man is her debut picture book. Kim holds a bachelor's degree in journalism from Indiana University. She likes to relax by visiting museums and zoos with her family and loves discovering new ice cream shops. She is a triple-scoop fan of chocolate peanut butter. You can visit her online at kimfreeman.us.

Keith Mallett has been drawing and painting for as long as he can remember. The NAACP Image Award-nominated artist and designer has created posters and fine art prints for more than forty years. In 2017, he created the Google Doodle commemorating Martin Luther King Day. He has illustrated a number of picture books, including Curve & Flow (written by Andrea J. Loney), When Langston Dances (written by Kaija Langley), Sing a Song (written by Kelly Starling Lyons), and Take a Picture of Me, James VanDerZee! (written by Andrea J. Loney). Keith Lives in San Diego with his wife and German Shepherd.
Classification
Non-fiction
ISBN-13
9781648764455
Lexile Measure
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Guided Reading Level
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Publisher
Rockridge Press
Publication date
October 20, 2021
Series
Biographies for Kids
BISAC categories
JNF018010 - Juvenile Nonfiction | People & Places | United States - African-American
JNF007110 - Juvenile Nonfiction | Biography & Autobiography | Social Activists
JNF025170 - Juvenile Nonfiction | History | United States/General
Library of Congress categories
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