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We March
On August 28, 1963, a remarkable event took place--more than 250,000 people gathered in our nation's capital to participate in the March on Washington for Jobs and Freedom. The march began at the Washington Monument and ended with a rally at the Lincoln Memorial, where Martin Luther King Jr. delivered his historic "I Have a Dream" speech, advocating racial harmony. Many words have been written about that day, but few so delicate and powerful as those presented here by award-winning author and illustrator Shane W. Evans. When combined with his simple yet compelling illustrations, the thrill of the day is brought to life for even the youngest reader to experience.We March is one of Kirkus Reviews' Best Children's Books of 2012
32 pages, Kindle Edition
First published January 3, 2012
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Shane W. Evans
48 books39 followersShane W. Evans is the illustrator of several children's books, including Homemade Love by bell hooks and Osceola: Memories of a Sharecropper's Daughter by Alan Govenar. He lives in Missouri.
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December 22, 2016
This was a good story with great illustrations. The only problem was the lack of language in this books. My students felt like it was below them because the books was simply written.
January 11, 2021
Sixty-two words...that is all Shane w. Evans uses to tell us about the March on Washington. His words and illustrations, in
We March
, guide us a family prepares for and participates in this momentous event. I cannot help but wish the title was We Marched, as if all of this was truly history--something that we learned from and corrected. Unfortunately, that is not the case. Here we are, over 57 years later, and still marching. Still marching for equality and freedom.
April 18, 2015
Booklist recommends Preschool to 3rd grade
For a young audience-minimal text with maximum impact.
Text to Self Connection:
My connection to this book starts with the date of this historical march in Washington D.C. that took place on August 28, 1963. Because I was born in August of 1963, I feel a particular connection to this event. First, being born during a time when African Americans were still fighting for basic human rights under our constitution is difficult for me to comprehend. Secondly, because I am drawn to the history of how human beings overcome great odds, I find it gives me hope and strength to move forward with my goals of working with English Language Learners.
Multicultural perspectives and values:
Moments brought to life with the fewest number of words is this books strength. The traditional foundation of their culture being family, church and prayer is included. As in many graphic novels, the images tell more of the story in this book. With only 57 words total, the African American writer and illustrator, Shane W. Evans, uses his artwork to reveal the details of this family's part in the march. Not only are the values of this family present, the author includes the history of this day by showing the familiar faces of Martin Luther King, Jr. and other Civil Rights Leaders, as well as the Lincoln Memorial. The author also makes sure the young reader understands the fight was about justice, freedom and the dreams of oppressed people. Lastly, I appreciate the author's inclusion of white people walking along-side as this is an important piece in the healing process.
Bloom's Taxonomy Questions:
*Remembering - Name three actions of the people during the march.
*Understanding - Explain why the people were marching on
Washington, D. C.
*Applying - What questions do you have about this march?
*Analyzing - How is this like our Rosa Park's book?
*Evaluating - Would you march on Washington, D. C. for Civil Rights?
*Creating - Let's talk about and act out the actions of this story:
walking, marching, singing, hand-holding, leaning...etc.
For a young audience-minimal text with maximum impact.
Text to Self Connection:
My connection to this book starts with the date of this historical march in Washington D.C. that took place on August 28, 1963. Because I was born in August of 1963, I feel a particular connection to this event. First, being born during a time when African Americans were still fighting for basic human rights under our constitution is difficult for me to comprehend. Secondly, because I am drawn to the history of how human beings overcome great odds, I find it gives me hope and strength to move forward with my goals of working with English Language Learners.
Multicultural perspectives and values:
Moments brought to life with the fewest number of words is this books strength. The traditional foundation of their culture being family, church and prayer is included. As in many graphic novels, the images tell more of the story in this book. With only 57 words total, the African American writer and illustrator, Shane W. Evans, uses his artwork to reveal the details of this family's part in the march. Not only are the values of this family present, the author includes the history of this day by showing the familiar faces of Martin Luther King, Jr. and other Civil Rights Leaders, as well as the Lincoln Memorial. The author also makes sure the young reader understands the fight was about justice, freedom and the dreams of oppressed people. Lastly, I appreciate the author's inclusion of white people walking along-side as this is an important piece in the healing process.
Bloom's Taxonomy Questions:
*Remembering - Name three actions of the people during the march.
*Understanding - Explain why the people were marching on
Washington, D. C.
*Applying - What questions do you have about this march?
*Analyzing - How is this like our Rosa Park's book?
*Evaluating - Would you march on Washington, D. C. for Civil Rights?
*Creating - Let's talk about and act out the actions of this story:
walking, marching, singing, hand-holding, leaning...etc.
February 18, 2016
This is a great book to add to a civil rights unit or during Black History Month. I would use this book as a read aloud and use it as a prompt to begin my students thinking and writing about the purpose of the March on Washington.
February 11, 2021
We March tells the story, in simple language and vivid illustrations for our youngest readers, of the 1963 March on Washington for Jobs and Freedom. The story centers on a family with young children, and that draws the reader into the heart of the story.
July 29, 2020
This was a very cute but powerful book, with beautiful illustrations and written in flowing prose. This is a good book to teach children (around kindergarten to grade 2 age) about the Civil Rights Marches and how everyone is equal, no matter what they look like.
My only thing with this book was there were too few words. I think it would have been better for children if there was a bit more background/story but on the other hand, it's a great book to begin discussions about and to open up a lesson.
My only thing with this book was there were too few words. I think it would have been better for children if there was a bit more background/story but on the other hand, it's a great book to begin discussions about and to open up a lesson.
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July 23, 2016At the "Multicultural Children’s Literature for Joy and Justice" Meetup, after the children's librarian leading the session gave us a series of guidelines to be attentive to (illustrations: stereotypes, tokenism, who's powerful/active, invisibility; storyline: standards for success, resolution of problems, depiction of family; #ownvoices; etc.), we broke into small groups and the children's librarian passed out a mix of books -- some with good representation, some with less good.
This is a very minimal-text book, which helps build a sort of slow suspense/preparation. (Interestingly, the woman I was doing this exercise with didn't immediately ping which march it was going to be, since a lot of the early pages could have been intro'ing any number of causes.)
I liked its acknowledgement of the role of the Black Church in the movement. There are some white people in the crowds (and one amongst the leaders -- though I couldn't tell if any of the leaders were intended to be depicting specific historical figures, other than MLK) and there's an older white woman and a white guy in a wheelchair in some of the crowd scenes, which adds some additional dimensions of diversity/inclusion.
This is a very minimal-text book, which helps build a sort of slow suspense/preparation. (Interestingly, the woman I was doing this exercise with didn't immediately ping which march it was going to be, since a lot of the early pages could have been intro'ing any number of causes.)
I liked its acknowledgement of the role of the Black Church in the movement. There are some white people in the crowds (and one amongst the leaders -- though I couldn't tell if any of the leaders were intended to be depicting specific historical figures, other than MLK) and there's an older white woman and a white guy in a wheelchair in some of the crowd scenes, which adds some additional dimensions of diversity/inclusion.
June 7, 2012
In simple prose and images, Evans tells the story of one child whose family participated in the 1963 March on Washington. By paring down the details to the essence of this young child’s experience, Evans invites young children to imagine themselves joining this historic event. Using a much lighter and reassuring palette than in his award-winning Underground (Roaring Brook, 2011), Evans combines textured paper collages with line drawings to create illustrations that focus on the essence of the experience. His simplified figures are particularly accessible for young children, helping them focus on the peoples’ expressions. The March on Washington was a day of working together, coming together to stand for civil rights, and Evans emphasizes this perfectly for a very young audience. “We work together. We come from all over ... to march. ... We walk together.” An essential book for school and public libraries to share with young children.
April 18, 2017
Like his book Underground, this book is written in simple language a beginning reader would be able to read for him/herself. The story describes how a black family gets up at sunrise to participate in the August 1963 march in Washington, D.C. The text and pictures combine to make the reader wish they had been there at this historic event. Evans depicts a diverse and multicultural crowd of marchers, including white people, the elderly, a Jewish person, and even a person in a wheelchair in addition to black people. I hope this was really how it was, and not just symbolism. We March would make a good introduction for young children to the civil rights and black history events of the 1960s. Recommended.
September 6, 2012
Through simple words that almost anyone can understand, the author describes one family's journey from their home to the streets of Washington for the 1963 March on Washington for Jobs and Freedom. The determination on the faces of the marchers, young and old, and their reliance on prayer, song, and one another is shown clearly throughout the book's pages through its text and illustrations. The back matter provides an explanation for the protest marches that led to changes in the nation's laws and practices. This is another essential book for a classroom collection. One of the best aspects of the book is the fact that children are included in the march. I also loved the fact that the family marches together.
February 16, 2017
This is a great introduction to the March On Washington, suitable for very young children on up. The illustrations are vibrant, and Evans keeps the text super simple. There's lots of opportunity to point out details and talk more about what's happening in the book and the reasons why as you go.
February 25, 2022
This one is very simple, so don't look to it to give a major history lesson about the March on Washington. But as an introduction for younger readers, this is great. Appealing illustrations and brief text.
July 26, 2016
Brief in prose, but powerful in imagery. A short picture book take on the 1963 March on Washington.
September 5, 2016
Easy picture book about the March on Washington. While the illustrations are simplistic the story is historically correct.
January 15, 2021
I just read this book aloud to my PreK class of 4-5 yr olds via zoom. Without anticipating it they resaid each line after I read it. It was so moving. We had talked before hand about how a very special day is coming Monday and we would be celebrating a very special man. Before reading I asked the students if they would like it if they couldn’t all go to school together, and how they would feel if everyone else in our class got to vote for our books to read in class except them (this is their only in class understanding of voting). I explained we would read this book about my hero and many people who worked hard and went to stand for “liberty and justice for all” which we know from our pledge practice. This was a great introductory book. I wish the more serious explanation in the back stayed in a bit more young kid friendly language, but I tried to use a few parts even from that that some might understand. Thank you for writing a book aimed at a very young audience. This is an important tool. Also thank you to Scholastic Books for offering it in a free bundle for teachers who had enough class purchases. Valuable
June 27, 2019
In line with our focus on heroes, my 5yo and I read this book as well. In addition to the beautiful images, this book sends a strong message of collective action and how people can lean into each other for strength and purpose. This message was a bit more abstract to G to grasp but I could tell that his idea of hero was being stretched ... hopefully in good ways.
December 2, 2018
illustrates what the significance of the 1963 Freedom March was, which took place in Washington, D.C. This book is a really simple one to follow for young students, yet it does a fantastic job of recreating the march that took place. This book signifies that it takes people of all ages and cultural backgrounds to help move a nation.
January 22, 2020
Lovely picture book about the match on Washington DC. The words are sparse but moving. Great for younger children and others who are getting a feeling of the experience.
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April 7, 2019A simple but powerful story, the book uses few words to describe the remarkable March on Washington for jobs and freedom on August 28, 1963, when Dr. Martin Luther King delivered his historic "I have a dream" speech. The power of each of the 250,000 marchers cannot be underestimated and their strong sense of democratic citizenship is never too early for young readers to learn about and learn from.
June 24, 2020
I loved the art in this book, and the emphasis on family.
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September 15, 2021We March by Shane W. Evans is a simple yet powerful book that describes the 1963 March on Washington. It is a great way to teach children about the civil rights movement and although it uses few words, the amazing imagery and detailed illustrations work well to show why we protest in America. As a teacher, this book would be great to read on Martin Luther King Jr. day as a way to peak students interest about American history without being too long or boring.
December 4, 2015
Plot Summary and Personal Response: This wonderful book touches on a very important time of history. It is about a bunch of people gathering up to march all the way to Washington D.C.'s Lincoln Memorial. It shows how the entire day is passed marching to justice. The family wakes up really early. Then, they meet with neighbors and other people and go to church for prayer. Afterwards they prepare the posters that they want to use to express themselves such as "we want freedom" As they walk they get very tired and have some time to rest. However, everyone is extremely hopeful and everyone remains at peace the entire time. There is very few words, but the pictures are truly worth a thousand words. I feel that this book is very well illustrated. It has that civil rights vibe that takes you back to the 60s. It almost makes you feel like you were there because of how the book is illustrated.
Literary Merits: One of the biggest element in the book is the illustration. It was a cartoon illustration however, they were very powerful. In almost every page there is the sun that is shining which represents everyone's positive outlook on the situation and their hope. There is a very strong sense of unity. In every picture people were close together and there was a variety of different. "As we march to justice", There were so many people who wanted to stand up for justice and equality in the story. The pictures were so strong you can see the victory. At the end you see Martin Luther King telling his "I have a dream" speech. Another very important component was the style. The author wanted the pictures to do the talking because most kids who read this book were not there. The author used a few words so that they can look at the pictures and try to picture themselves there. The words illustrated the point of the picture so students can understand.
Genre Considerations: This book was a historical fiction that is a good example of multicultural literature. This book was about people who marched all the way to the Lincoln memorial. It is base on true facts and an historical event in time which was the civil rights movement. However, the family was made up and so were the people, except for Dr King. He was accurately drawn. It was a diverse book because it showed at some point how there was inequality towards the African Americans. They wanted to be just as equal as Caucasians and so they fought and it was very peaceful. They eventually earned their equality and it set the stage to how things are today.
Reader Response/Classroom Connections: I think this book is a great book for young children. Some kids are so young that they might not understand the concept of the civil rights movement completely. So, a book with a few words to get the point across and beautifully illustrated pictures helps a lot. Kids can visualize what happened instead of understanding through text. I think this is a great book to use in history if you are talking about civil rights. I also think that this book is a great book to do a study on Martin Luther King Jr. Its a great path to study his speech "I have a dream" and his purpose, values, beliefs.
Awards: Charlotte Zolotow Award, 1998-2015, Jane Addams Children's Book Awards
Text Set Theme: making a difference. Paired with Seeds of Change and Drum Dream Girl.
Literary Merits: One of the biggest element in the book is the illustration. It was a cartoon illustration however, they were very powerful. In almost every page there is the sun that is shining which represents everyone's positive outlook on the situation and their hope. There is a very strong sense of unity. In every picture people were close together and there was a variety of different. "As we march to justice", There were so many people who wanted to stand up for justice and equality in the story. The pictures were so strong you can see the victory. At the end you see Martin Luther King telling his "I have a dream" speech. Another very important component was the style. The author wanted the pictures to do the talking because most kids who read this book were not there. The author used a few words so that they can look at the pictures and try to picture themselves there. The words illustrated the point of the picture so students can understand.
Genre Considerations: This book was a historical fiction that is a good example of multicultural literature. This book was about people who marched all the way to the Lincoln memorial. It is base on true facts and an historical event in time which was the civil rights movement. However, the family was made up and so were the people, except for Dr King. He was accurately drawn. It was a diverse book because it showed at some point how there was inequality towards the African Americans. They wanted to be just as equal as Caucasians and so they fought and it was very peaceful. They eventually earned their equality and it set the stage to how things are today.
Reader Response/Classroom Connections: I think this book is a great book for young children. Some kids are so young that they might not understand the concept of the civil rights movement completely. So, a book with a few words to get the point across and beautifully illustrated pictures helps a lot. Kids can visualize what happened instead of understanding through text. I think this is a great book to use in history if you are talking about civil rights. I also think that this book is a great book to do a study on Martin Luther King Jr. Its a great path to study his speech "I have a dream" and his purpose, values, beliefs.
Awards: Charlotte Zolotow Award, 1998-2015, Jane Addams Children's Book Awards
Text Set Theme: making a difference. Paired with Seeds of Change and Drum Dream Girl.
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October 30, 2014KIRKUS REVIEW
An African-American family awakens before dawn to prepare for the historic March on Washington in August, 1963.
In this stirring companion to Underground (2011), Evans captures a pivotal event in the struggle for equality and civil rights in America. The family joins neighbors to pray at their church, paint signs and travel by bus to Washington. They walk and sing and grow tired but “are filled with hope” as they stand together at the Washington Monument to listen to Dr. King speak of dreams and freedom. With just one line per page, Evans’ text is spare but forceful. The March has become synonymous with Dr. King’s grandiloquent speech, but Evans reminds readers that ordinary folk were his determined and courageous audience. The full-page paintings depict a rainbow of people holding hands and striding purposefully. One illustration in particular, of the father holding his son high on his shoulders, echoes a painting in Underground, in which a father holds his newborn child high up toward the sky. The strong vertical lines used for the arms of the marchers mirror the intensity of the day.
Share with readers of all ages as a beautiful message about peaceful protest and purposeful action. (author’s note) (Picture book. 4-8)
My Review
Even though this was a very short book with only a word count of 61, it was very much on point. The author was able to make the illustrations match the story to the tee, and I also liked how the person reading it will be able to make many inferences. It offered many powerful words that described the historical event. The historical event was the day that Dr. Martin Luther King led the march for freedom.
Grade levels: K- 3rd grades (lower levels)
Awards/Honors: Kirkus Reviews' Best Children's Books of 2012
2013 Jane Addams Children’s Book Award
An African-American family awakens before dawn to prepare for the historic March on Washington in August, 1963.
In this stirring companion to Underground (2011), Evans captures a pivotal event in the struggle for equality and civil rights in America. The family joins neighbors to pray at their church, paint signs and travel by bus to Washington. They walk and sing and grow tired but “are filled with hope” as they stand together at the Washington Monument to listen to Dr. King speak of dreams and freedom. With just one line per page, Evans’ text is spare but forceful. The March has become synonymous with Dr. King’s grandiloquent speech, but Evans reminds readers that ordinary folk were his determined and courageous audience. The full-page paintings depict a rainbow of people holding hands and striding purposefully. One illustration in particular, of the father holding his son high on his shoulders, echoes a painting in Underground, in which a father holds his newborn child high up toward the sky. The strong vertical lines used for the arms of the marchers mirror the intensity of the day.
Share with readers of all ages as a beautiful message about peaceful protest and purposeful action. (author’s note) (Picture book. 4-8)
My Review
Even though this was a very short book with only a word count of 61, it was very much on point. The author was able to make the illustrations match the story to the tee, and I also liked how the person reading it will be able to make many inferences. It offered many powerful words that described the historical event. The historical event was the day that Dr. Martin Luther King led the march for freedom.
Grade levels: K- 3rd grades (lower levels)
Awards/Honors: Kirkus Reviews' Best Children's Books of 2012
2013 Jane Addams Children’s Book Award
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March 25, 2016Genre: Historical Fiction because it is a fictional story that that takes place in a particular place and time in the past. The setting is real, but some of the characters are made up by the author.
Target Audience: PK-3
Text to text: While reading this book it kind of reminded me of the book "Click, Clack, Moo: Cows That Type". I made the connection to this particular book because the cows in the book took a stand against the farmer and would not work until they got what they deserved. Just like this book by Shane W. Evans we see that they marched for their justice no matter how tired they were. In both stories they are standing up for themselves to ensure they get what they deserve and do not care if they are tired, hot, or hungry until they have received their demands.
Text to self: I have never been in a march or have been in a situation where I have had to fight for justice before. But I feel that I still connect with the book because I have always been taught to stand up for myself and to never let others push me around. Currently I work in a restaurant as a server and always see myself having to stand my ground and not letting them do what ever when it comes to scheduling and sections. If I did not stand up for my self they would just give me the worst sections and would give me any shifts they wanted to give me.
Text to world: I think this book connects perfectly to what is happening right now with the presidential elections. Even though the book is geared more towards younger students a lot of children have seen and heard about the protesting that has been happening with the presidential elections. I can see how they can see the news and quickly relate it to the book and seeing the characters marching.
Target Audience: PK-3
Text to text: While reading this book it kind of reminded me of the book "Click, Clack, Moo: Cows That Type". I made the connection to this particular book because the cows in the book took a stand against the farmer and would not work until they got what they deserved. Just like this book by Shane W. Evans we see that they marched for their justice no matter how tired they were. In both stories they are standing up for themselves to ensure they get what they deserve and do not care if they are tired, hot, or hungry until they have received their demands.
Text to self: I have never been in a march or have been in a situation where I have had to fight for justice before. But I feel that I still connect with the book because I have always been taught to stand up for myself and to never let others push me around. Currently I work in a restaurant as a server and always see myself having to stand my ground and not letting them do what ever when it comes to scheduling and sections. If I did not stand up for my self they would just give me the worst sections and would give me any shifts they wanted to give me.
Text to world: I think this book connects perfectly to what is happening right now with the presidential elections. Even though the book is geared more towards younger students a lot of children have seen and heard about the protesting that has been happening with the presidential elections. I can see how they can see the news and quickly relate it to the book and seeing the characters marching.
January 8, 2018
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Hello, everyone! Today, we’re wrapping up our Black History Month series with We March by Shane W. Evans, an account of the 1963 March on Washington written from a child’s point of view.
Set against the background of the seminal civil rights protest, We March tells the story of one family’s experience, presenting the history of the day in one short sentence and concept per page (“The sun rises,” “We pray for strength,” “We walk together,” “We sing,” etc). The simple yet dramatic art tells the rest of the story, of people of all ages and walks of life coming together to take a stand against discrimination and inequality.
This book is a great way to introduce a vital historical event to young readers. The simplicity of the text is perfect for pre-readers, and keeps the length fairly short, enough that we were able to read through it twice. The art then invites a closer examination of the events of the day, and a discussion between children and adults about the people, places, and motivations that unfold on each page. JJ really enjoyed this one, and loved exploring the illustrations long after we had finished our read-throughs. A great way for little ones to experience the March through the eyes of another child, and definitely Baby Bookworm approved!
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October 1, 2012
A family begins their morning by waking and dressing. A father helps tie his son’s shoes and a mother helps her daughter put on her coat. They soon meet with others on the steps of their church and make signs before boarding buses. The family prepares to take part in a demonstration to change the course of Civil Rights in the United States of America. The setting is the 1963 March on Washington. Men, women and children both Black and White arrive at the Lincoln Memorial to hear the words of the Reverend Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Illustrations extend the text by telling more of the story when there is a lack of text and soften the tone of the event. Stereotypes are avoided by making all people, whether Black or White, similar in height with the exception of the children and dress with the exception of skin color. This book would make a great introduction to any young child on the subject of equality or the Civil Rights Movement. This book is recommended for young children that are just beginning school or for parents that want their children to know about the Civil Rights Era. Key words can be used as sight words and although the wording is light, the illustrations help to carry the story. Children will be able to identify their morning ritual with the family in the picture book and the activity of going to a march will capture their attention as more people are added to the illustrations
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June 8, 2014A. Text to World Connection: As I read the book We March I can't help but think of the global campaign recently launched to find the more than 200 girls abducted from a school in Nigeria, also known as "Bring Back our Girls" thanks to social media. Demonstrations took place here in the United States and abroad. The march on Washington in 1963 brought out 250,000 citizens who were protesting their right to freedom and jobs... can you imagine what might have happened if social media had been around in 1963?
B. Six Discussion Questions (Bloom's Revised Taxonomy)
1. Remembering: What year did more than 250,000 people gather to March on Washington?
2. Understanding:Explain why the story has the title We March.
3. Applying: Do you know of another instance where people in the United States marched on Washington? Explain.
4. Analyzing: If this march had never happened, what might the ending have been for our history?
5. Evaluating: If you were in a similar situation would you have chosen to march? Why or Why Not?
6. Creating: The march on Washington for Jobs and Freedom began at the Washington Monument and ended with a rally at the Lincoln Memorial, where Martin Luther King Jr. delivered his historic, "I have a Dream" speech. Create your own I have a dream speech.
C. (2011, December 17). Horn Book Magazine.
http://www.booksinprint.com.leo.lib.u...#
B. Six Discussion Questions (Bloom's Revised Taxonomy)
1. Remembering: What year did more than 250,000 people gather to March on Washington?
2. Understanding:Explain why the story has the title We March.
3. Applying: Do you know of another instance where people in the United States marched on Washington? Explain.
4. Analyzing: If this march had never happened, what might the ending have been for our history?
5. Evaluating: If you were in a similar situation would you have chosen to march? Why or Why Not?
6. Creating: The march on Washington for Jobs and Freedom began at the Washington Monument and ended with a rally at the Lincoln Memorial, where Martin Luther King Jr. delivered his historic, "I have a Dream" speech. Create your own I have a dream speech.
C. (2011, December 17). Horn Book Magazine.
http://www.booksinprint.com.leo.lib.u...#
January 5, 2014
I'm amazed that I can be moved by a practice reader for first graders. But with just 32 pages and 61 words, Shane Evans has managed to capture the 1963 March on Washington DC.
The art work is colorful and kid-friendly. And more than that, it's evocative. There are little things that he adds to the pictures that bring 'the moments' to life.
For example, there's the family rising up early to get started. The children are sleepy. They'd obviously rather stay in bed. But it's also clear that what this family is doing is more important than their being inconvenienced.
One other example of what I like about this book is that it shows a variety of people involved in this walk. Not just Martin Luther King, Jr. But regular people, be they white, black, brown, old, young, Christian, Jewish, male, female, or in a wheelchair. And this diversity allows adults to explain that this was only the beginning of recent struggles for equality. That at first it was about race. But that just opened the door for women, and the handicapped....
Lovely book to share. Like I said, it's at the first grade reading level, but it could surely be enjoyed by a wider age range.
(i've got sample pages here: http://www.booksforkids-reviews.com/2... )
The art work is colorful and kid-friendly. And more than that, it's evocative. There are little things that he adds to the pictures that bring 'the moments' to life.
For example, there's the family rising up early to get started. The children are sleepy. They'd obviously rather stay in bed. But it's also clear that what this family is doing is more important than their being inconvenienced.
One other example of what I like about this book is that it shows a variety of people involved in this walk. Not just Martin Luther King, Jr. But regular people, be they white, black, brown, old, young, Christian, Jewish, male, female, or in a wheelchair. And this diversity allows adults to explain that this was only the beginning of recent struggles for equality. That at first it was about race. But that just opened the door for women, and the handicapped....
Lovely book to share. Like I said, it's at the first grade reading level, but it could surely be enjoyed by a wider age range.
(i've got sample pages here: http://www.booksforkids-reviews.com/2... )
August 19, 2017
We March is a historical fiction story of the famous civil rights march of 1963. It follows the journal of a family marching to freedom. It shows them making signs, meeting with the other marchers, following their leaders such as Martin Luther King Jr., walking along side those supporting the civil rights movement. This book does not give much background of the civil rights movements so in order for a child to understand it you will have to explain it. I recommend this being an introduction to students learning about the March on Washington. More detail is needed for children who are reading this alone so I definitely suggest them reading with an adult Lots of follow up questions can come from this book. It is a simple narrative. Definitely an easy read for beginning readers. There aren't many words and the pages are filled up completely of illustrations. It is true what they say...a picture does tell a thousand words. It's simple yet gets the strong historically true message across. The illustrations are bright annd look much like a painting. This book is intended for readers age 4-8 and has won many awarsd including Bank Street Best Children's Book of the Year and Kirkus Reviews Best Books of the Year.
August 22, 2018
This short text rendition of our nation's first Civil Rights March on Washington beautifully brings accessibility to this historical event, even to early elementary students.
A black family of four, with young children, rise and prepare to march together with other activists of all race, gender and ability for equality and freedom. Illustrated protest signs that read "equal work, equal pay", "We want freedom", "justice for all" , etc will potentially ignite opportunity for meaningful class discussions. This books could also be used in grades 3-8 civic education and social studies.
This simple story of coming together has a big, powerful message to all readers..it's a nice introduction to Martin Luther King and could be the perfect read aloud on August 28 to commemorate The March. Pair this story with award-winning picture book "These Hands" by Margaret Mason, in which an African American Grandfather shares his "oral history" of what it was like living in this time period and or the beautifully illustrated "Child of the Civil Rights Movement" by Paul Young Shelton and Raul Colon..
Author Shane Evans provides a descriptive historical end-note to accompany his story of coming together.
A black family of four, with young children, rise and prepare to march together with other activists of all race, gender and ability for equality and freedom. Illustrated protest signs that read "equal work, equal pay", "We want freedom", "justice for all" , etc will potentially ignite opportunity for meaningful class discussions. This books could also be used in grades 3-8 civic education and social studies.
This simple story of coming together has a big, powerful message to all readers..it's a nice introduction to Martin Luther King and could be the perfect read aloud on August 28 to commemorate The March. Pair this story with award-winning picture book "These Hands" by Margaret Mason, in which an African American Grandfather shares his "oral history" of what it was like living in this time period and or the beautifully illustrated "Child of the Civil Rights Movement" by Paul Young Shelton and Raul Colon..
Author Shane Evans provides a descriptive historical end-note to accompany his story of coming together.
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