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A group of teachers march for civil rights in Selma.
This book tells a historical story in an engaging, narrative way.
 
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lily.parker | 5 autres critiques | Mar 8, 2023 |
n 1965, a group of 104 teachers led by the Rev. F.D. Reese peacefully marched to the Dallas County Courthouse in Selma, Alabama, demanding Black citizens’ right to register to vote.

Reese, a science teacher at R.B. Hudson High School as well as pastor at Ebenezer Missionary Baptist Church, got the idea of a teachers march while walking the halls of his school. After a recent march at which he and several other participants were beaten and turned away from the county courthouse, he decided that the way to make people take notice was to have teachers, the “somebody somebodies of the community,” stand up and fight for their rights. After seeing Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. on television, Reese wrote a letter to Dr. King asking him to come to Selma to speak, and he did. After Dr. King’s address before 700 people at Brown Chapel, the teachers took to the streets protesting for their right to vote. This little-known march during the civil rights era is considered the catalyst for the other marches that shortly followed. This book does a masterful job of detailing the impetus for the teachers march. It is clearly communicated that the march was not spontaneous but carefully thought out—down to the teachers’ packing food and toothbrushes in case they were arrested. Palmer’s brushy paintings are full of color, detail, and emotion. The narrative is well paced and will work brilliantly as a read-aloud for patient, older preschoolers and early elementary–age children, and it should spark many a conversation about race and protest. (This book was reviewed digitally with 11-by-18-inch double-page spreads viewed at 75% of actual size.)

An alarmingly relevant book that mirrors current events. (author’s note, illustrator’s note, timeline, bibliography, sites to visit) (Informational picture book. 5-8)

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CDJLibrary | 5 autres critiques | Jan 23, 2023 |
With original flair, this book brings Diane Nash up close and personal to young readers.

First off, this book does have lovely illustrations. The bold painted scenes hold quite a bit of emotion, and then, eye-catching paste-ons add depth, texture, and a touch of original design. These are enjoyable to flip through and discover.

The text, surprisingly, is written in second person. Yes, second. The reader is pulled into this story as if they were Diane. Starting with her very young years and baptism, the time quickly runs forward, allowing the reader to catch a general overview of her life as if it were their own. This, actually, works well and is definitely a new take. The phrases also hold a bit of poetic flow as they try to keep to the audience's level with hints of things readers might enjoy (candy apple sweetness, etc.), while weaving it metaphorically into the happenings. It is interesting and masterfully woven...and I do believe adults, who enjoy well crafted words, will especially appreciate that flow.

The story goes through Diane's life, more quickly during her younger years until it reaches the point where she faces segregation and takes her stand. Even then, the plot speeds steadily along to keep boredom at bay. The story, while suggested for ages 4 to 8, might, however, be better for a slightly older age group. Not only are some terms not quite as sure for some readers at that level, but the mix of the poetic tones with the information isn't something all will be able to appreciate. It might even leave some a little confused. But I do love how this is done and enjoy the unique and interesting way it's put together, and believe slightly older readers will simply get more from it. I received a DRC and really enjoyed how this one is done.
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tdrecker | Jan 7, 2023 |
Note: I accessed a digital review copy of this book through Edelweiss.
 
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fernandie | 5 autres critiques | Sep 15, 2022 |

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ISBN
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