Book details
Let It Shine : Stories of Black Women Freedom Fighters
Description
2001 Coretta Scott King Honor Book
Rosa Parks refused to give up her seat on a bus and sparked a boycott that changed America. Harriet Tubman helped more than three hundred slaves escape the South on the Underground Railroad. Shirley Chisholm became the first black woman elected to the U.S. House of Representatives.
The lives these women led are part of an incredible story about courage in the face of oppression; about the challenges and triumphs of the battle for civil rights; and about speaking out for what you believe in--even when it feels like no one is listening. Andrea Davis Pinkney's moving text and Stephen Alcorn's glorious portraits celebrate the lives of ten bold women who lit the path to freedom for generations. Includes biographies of Sojournor Truth, Biddy Mason, Harriet Tubman, Ida B.Wells-Barnett, Mary McLeod Bethune, Ella Josephine Baker, Dorothy Irene Height, Rosa Parks, Fannie Lou Hamer, and Shirley Chisholm.
Age
6-9
Text complexity
proficient
Length
120 pages
Why to read
- It highlights the contributions of Black women in the fight for freedom and equality
- It provides a platform for the voices and stories of Black women who have been historically marginalized
- It offers a powerful and inspiring look at the resilience and strength of Black women in the face of oppression
- It is a beautifully written and engaging collection of stories that will leave readers of all ages empowered and informed