Books like Justice Rising: 12 Amazing Black Women in the Civil Rights Movement
Award winning
Little Melba and Her Big Trombone
Katheryn Russell-Brown, Frank Morrison, 2014
40 pages
Why to read
Celebrates perseverance and passion in young Melba Doretta Liston.
Incorporates vibrant illustrations enhancing storytelling.
Introduces children to historical jazz music context.
Encourages musical interest and historial knowledge.
Little Melba and Her Big Trombone
Katheryn Russell-Brown, Frank Morrison, 2014
Coretta Scott
Ntozake Shange, Kadir Nelson, 2008
32 pages
Why to read
Illustrates Coretta Scott King’s inspiring, impactful life.
Empowers children with themes of equality and justice.
Vibrant illustrations complement the powerful narrative.
Encourages discussions on history and civil rights.
Coretta Scott
Ntozake Shange, Kadir Nelson, 2008
Award winning
Child of the Civil Rights Movement
Paula Young Shelton, Raúl Colón, 2009
48 pages
Why to read
Illustrates key events in the Civil Rights Movement.
Inspires empathy and understanding through historical perspective.
Enhances awareness of social justice and equality.
Encourages family discussions on important societal issues.
Child of the Civil Rights Movement
Paula Young Shelton, Raúl Colón, 2009
Award winning
Let It Shine : Stories of Black Women Freedom Fighters
Andrea Davis Pinkney, Stephen Alcorn, 2000
120 pages
Why to read
Celebrates achievements of Black women in history.
Inspires courage and perseverance in young readers.
Empowers children with real-life role models.
Engaging storytelling that enriches historical knowledge.
Let It Shine : Stories of Black Women Freedom Fighters
Andrea Davis Pinkney, Stephen Alcorn, 2000
Award winning
Because of You, John Lewis
Andrea Davis Pinkney, Keith Henry Brown, Scholastic Audio Books, Ron Butler, 2022
40 pages
Why to read
Inspires activism and leadership through John Lewis' life.
Educates on civil rights history in an accessible way.
Encourages empathy and understanding in young readers.
Vibrant illustrations complement the powerful narrative.
Because of You, John Lewis
Andrea Davis Pinkney, Keith Henry Brown, Scholastic Audio Books, Ron Butler, 2022
Award winning
Rad American Women A-Z: Rebels, Trailblazers, and Visionaries Who Shaped Our History ... and Our Future!
Kate Schatz, Miriam Klein Stahl, Audible Studios, Bahni Turpin, Allyson Johnson, 2015
64 pages
Why to read
Inspires with stories of pioneering American women.
Educational content on history and social change.
Empowers and motivates through real-life role models.
Promotes gender equality and perseverance.
Rad American Women A-Z: Rebels, Trailblazers, and Visionaries Who Shaped Our History ... and Our Future!
Kate Schatz, Miriam Klein Stahl, Audible Studios, Bahni Turpin, Allyson Johnson, 2015
Award winning
28 Days: Moments in Black History That Changed the World
Charles R. Smith Jr., Shane W. Evans, Dion Graham, Carter Woodson Redwood, January Lavoy, Jonathan Earl Peck, 2015
56 pages
Why to read
Chronicles pivotal historical events in an engaging manner.
Encourages appreciation of diversity and cultural heritage.
Stimulates conversations about social justice and equality.
Supports history education in a child-friendly format.
28 Days: Moments in Black History That Changed the World
Charles R. Smith Jr., Shane W. Evans, Dion Graham, Carter Woodson Redwood, January Lavoy, Jonathan Earl Peck, 2015
Bold & Brave: Ten Heroes Who Won Women the Right to Vote
Kirsten Gillibrand, Maira Kalman, 2018
40 pages
Why to read
Inspires with ten heroic women's stories.
Educational insights into women's suffrage movement.
Encourages civic awareness and participation.
Empowers young readers with real-life role models.
