Miles to Go for Freedom: Segregation and Civil Rights in the Jim Crow Years
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| Rating | : | 4.60 (876 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 1419700200 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 128 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2016-07-17 |
| Language | : | English |
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An important story. Heidi Grange There are many books available for children and young adults about the Civil Rights Era, some are naturally better than others. But in order for children and young adults to truly understand the Civil Rights Era, they need to understand what came before. This book beautifully tells that story. The fabulous design adds greatly to the power of the story Osborne has to tell. With access to th. Excellent M. Heiss This book is top-notch. The writing is clear and accessible, the book is well-produced, and the pages are oversized and visually interesting, incorporating photographs from the Library of Congress to give readers images with staying power.This book belongs on your child's bookcase. Telling the story of ongoing resistance to injustice for Black Americans after the end of the Civil War, the
Osborne expertly guides readers through this painful, turbulent time of segregation, enabling them to understand fully the victims’ struggles and triumphs as they worked courageously to set things right.”—Kirkus Reviews, starred review*STARRED REVIEW*“The text is elegant and understated. Complete with a bibliography and an index, this book is an important addition to black history books for young readers.Praise for Miles to Go for Freedom*STARRED REVIEW*“A detailed and thought-provoking account of segregation. A valuable and comprehensive perspective on American race relations.”—Publishers Weekly, starred review*STARRED REVIEW*“Readers will come away moved, saddened, troubled b
She lives in Washington, DC.. About the AuthorLinda Barrett Osborne is the author of several books for children and on African American history, including Abrams’ Traveling the Freedom Road. She is a senior writer and editor in the Library of Congress’s Publishing Office
Linda Barrett Osborne is the author of several books for children and on African American history, including Abrams’ Traveling the Freedom Road. She is a senior writer and editor in the Library of Congress’s Publishing Office. She lives in Washington, DC.