Tuesday, March 12, 2019

Rosa Parks







Little People, BIG DREAMS is a best-selling series of books and educational games that explore the lives of outstanding people, from designers and artists to scientists and activists. All of them achieved incredible things, yet each began life as a child with a dream.









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Rosa Parks
Authored by Lisbeth Kaiser
Illustrated by Marta AnteloΓ£??


* Ages: 5-8
* Grade Levels: 1-3
* Hardcover: 32 pages
* Publisher:  Frances Lincoln Children's Books
* Pub. Date:  Sept. 7, 2017
* Language:  English 


 Editorial Reviews




“One children’s books series trying to fight back… by telling the inspiring stories of women who overcame adversity and made history by pursuing their childhood dreams.” 
- Toronto Star

 “Informative text…smartly illustrated… Another batch of successful instalments in the series” 

- School Library Journal


“The kind of books that adults will covet and collect as well… The language and structure is simple enough for young readers, while a biographical timeline at the end of each book offers greater historical complexity” 

- Irish Times

“Stirring encouragement for all 'little people' with 'big dreams.'” 

- Kirkus


Unwrapping some wonderful illustrations for you








But times were still hard for Rosa and her family. Black people were treated very badly and told they were not equal to white people.







Rosa knew this wasn't right. She knew she was a regular person, just as good as anyone else.








She fought for voting rights, women’s rights and the rights of people in prison.





Unwrapping the story



This empowering series is very worthy of collecting.  It is intended for kids of all ages and comes in a range of formats.  Its mission is to inspire the next generation of outstanding people to shine their light and uniqueness and in so doing make positive and often life-changing contributions to the world! 

Rosa Parks grew up in Alabama.  One day, in 1955, while on a segregated bus, a white man approaches her and demands that she give up her seat so he can sit down.  Rosa refuses his request and as a result is put in jail.  

Her refusal ignites the Montgomery Bus Boycott.  This woman's very courageous stand against injustice sparks a movement that miraculously ends segregation on public transit.  

What happened to Rosa Parks?  She continues on to become a civil right's activist and never stops working for just causes.  This book can be a call to action for others to take a stand and fight for truth and righteousness. Rosa proves that one insignificant woman can make a difference and accomplish significant changes in the world.  


The illustrations enrich the text and are powerful advocates to the positive message.  The author has included a biographical timeline with photos of the real Rosa Parks. She incorporates a more detailed profile of her for those wishing to learn more about this extraordinary woman's life.  I highly recommend this book and the others in this wonderful series. 



Storywraps Rating - 5 +++ HUGS!!!!!







* Rosa Parks in 1955, wth Martin Luther King Jr. in the background
* Born Rosa Louise McCauley
Feb. 4, 1913
Tuskegee, Alabama, U.S.
* Died October 2, 2005 (age 92) 
Detroit, Michigan, U.S.
* Resting Place:  Woodlawn Cemetery, Detroit,
Michigan, U.S. 
* Occupation: Civil Rights Activist
* Known for:  Montgomery bus boycott
* Movement:  Civil Rights Movement
* Spouse(s): Raymond Parks
( m. 1932; died 1977 ) 




Meet the author







Lisbeth Kaiser is a writer based in Brooklyn and a graduate of Tufts University. Her first book, "Maya Angelou," was selected for the Amelia Bloomer List in 2016. It was followed by "Rosa Parks" and "Emmeline Pankhurst," which was chosen for the 2017 Amelia Bloomer list.




About the illustrator
   



 Marta AnteloΓ’?? graduated with a fine arts degree in Valencia, where she was born. After graduation, she moved to Madrid, where she works as a freelance illustrator. She brings delicate textures to her illustrations. Her client list includes: The New York Times, The Boston Globe, Wall Street Journal, National Geographic Kids, and Scholastic.





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