Rosa Parks : Fight for Freedom

by Keith Brandt

A biography of the woman whose actions led to the desegregation of buses in Montgomery, Alabama, in the 1960s and who was an important figure in the early days of the civil rights movement

Genres: Biography

Paperback

First published January 1, 1993

Reviews

[Karen · Rating 4 out of 5]

Read during week # 13 CC3. This book answered a lot of questins the kids had regarding the civil rights movement.

[Ta'Mya Jones · Rating 4 out of 5]

I really enjoyed how this book started with what Rosa Parks was known for and from there, went through her life. Beginning like that can show kids her significance and then allow them to be interested to get to know more about her. As a kid, I heard about Rosa Parks but no one ever took the time to talk about her life before and after in schools. She has done so much good in her life and I was intrigued to see how she captivated the eyes of many despite the risks. The only complaint I have is that the pages are a little lengthy to be a picture book. Overall, it was very informing and the black and white illustrations were simply beautiful. I would have a discussion about what it was like during those times and get their feelings, thoughts, and words of wisdom.

[Addison Littlejohn · Rating 3 out of 5]

I thought the book was good but it started off by telling us about what she did when there was segregation. I didn't like how the book was laid out because I think if you ended with what she did during the segregation it would have been a little bit better. Also, at one point in the book it wasn't really talking about her. I feel like the book could have been a little shorter but it was a good book to learn about Rosa Parks.

[Vannessa Anderson · Rating 5 out of 5]

A very good accounting about Rosa Parks who dared to defy the segregated laws.

[Miranda Ohs]

What a cute book. THe illustrations are great.