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"Black History. Civil Rights. American Segregation. Rosa Parks is synonymous with the Civil Rights Movement and is already a well-known name in schools. That being said, I felt that this little graphic novel was a perfect introduction to her and the era of which she was born and lived in. The illustrations are fantastic, and the historical content well explained in a fresh and engaging manner. The comic format means that it will have wide appeal and is suitable for both primary and reluctant readers in secondary. A worthy addition to stocks for project work or just general interest. Jodie Brooks --The School Librarian Magazine ""The School Librarian Magazine"" (9/1/2021 12:00:00 AM) Gr 3-5-Kicking off a new series of graphic biographies, these compact profiles offer quietly respectful overviews of the lives and achievements of two of the 20th century's most iconic female role models. Chronicling the life of Marie Curie, Kallen uses a contemporary idiom (""I'm OK with studying hard,"" declares young Marie Sklodowska) and gives due attention to the contributions of Curie's husband and daughters along with her own discoveries, medical work in World War I, and later achievements at the renowned Radium Institute. Kallen broadens Curie's skill set by viewing her as ""not only an extraordinary scientist"" but also ""a clever communicator and manager."" Though Burke makes a common but incorrect assertion that Abraham Lincoln freed all enslaved people, she likewise presents a similarly well-rounded picture of her subject; in her book, a modern child asks her grandmother who Rosa Parks was and gets an earful that tracks the ""Mother of the Civil Rights Movement"" from birth to bus seat, and then on to a long life of behind-the-scenes political activism. Parks's features change along with her body as she matures in Clester's cartoon scenes, but she remains recognizable; in Baker's neatly drawn panels Curie looks like an adult and barely ages from first page to last. If neither figure displays a great range of emotion, they do both exude winning dignity and intelligence. Who wouldn't want to, as Parks herself urged, be kind, be brave, and ""do one tiny thing"" to change the world? VERDICT The lack of back matter makes these less offerings suitable for research than other resources, but they make inspiring character studies for readers in elementary grades. Reviewed by John Peters, Children's Literature Consultant, New York, Dec 01, 2020 --School Library Journal ""https: //www.slj.com/?reviewDetail=its-her-story"" (12/1/2020 12:00:00 AM) This graphic novel for young children explores the life and legacy of celebrated civil rights activist Rosa Parks. The opening pages depict a young black girl and her grandmother attending an exhibition about Rosa, where they learn about her early childhood, education, marriage and lifelong campaigning to challenge racial discrimination. The book explains that Rosa tutored black people to pass difficult voter registration tests, helped with legal cases, and had links with other important members of the civil rights movement, such as Martin Luther King and Septima Clark. However, it was her infamous refusal to give up her bus seat for a white person which brought her to public attention. This single, seemingly small, act, which broke the laws of segregation at the time, resulted in her arrest, a 13-month bus boycott by black passengers and an eventual change in the law. Rosa's story is brought to life for a young audience in this wonderfully accessible picture book, with comic-style illustrations. As well as learning about a key figure in American history, children will also understand the importance of being kind, fair and always standing up to injustice. --Book Trust ""https: //www.booktrust.org.uk/book/i/its-her-story-rosa-parks/"" (7/1/2021 12:00:00 AM)"

Black History. Civil Rights. American Segregation. Rosa Parks is synonymous with the Civil Rights Movement and is already a well-known name in schools. That being said, I felt that this little graphic novel was a perfect introduction to her and the era of which she was born and lived in. The illustrations are fantastic, and the historical content well explained in a fresh and engaging manner. The comic format means that it will have wide appeal and is suitable for both primary and reluctant readers in secondary. A worthy addition to stocks for project work or just general interest. Jodie Brooks --The School Librarian Magazine ""The School Librarian Magazine"" (9/1/2021 12:00:00 AM) Gr 3-5-Kicking off a new series of graphic biographies, these compact profiles offer quietly respectful overviews of the lives and achievements of two of the 20th century's most iconic female role models. Chronicling the life of Marie Curie, Kallen uses a contemporary idiom (""I'm OK with studying hard,"" declares young Marie Sklodowska) and gives due attention to the contributions of Curie's husband and daughters along with her own discoveries, medical work in World War I, and later achievements at the renowned Radium Institute. Kallen broadens Curie's skill set by viewing her as ""not only an extraordinary scientist"" but also ""a clever communicator and manager."" Though Burke makes a common but incorrect assertion that Abraham Lincoln freed all enslaved people, she likewise presents a similarly well-rounded picture of her subject; in her book, a modern child asks her grandmother who Rosa Parks was and gets an earful that tracks the ""Mother of the Civil Rights Movement"" from birth to bus seat, and then on to a long life of behind-the-scenes political activism. Parks's features change along with her body as she matures in Clester's cartoon scenes, but she remains recognizable; in Baker's neatly drawn panels Curie looks like an adult and barely ages from first page to last. If neither figure displays a great range of emotion, they do both exude winning dignity and intelligence. Who wouldn't want to, as Parks herself urged, be kind, be brave, and ""do one tiny thing"" to change the world? VERDICT The lack of back matter makes these less offerings suitable for research than other resources, but they make inspiring character studies for readers in elementary grades. Reviewed by John Peters, Children's Literature Consultant, New York, Dec 01, 2020 --School Library Journal ""https: //www.slj.com/?reviewDetail=its-her-story"" (12/1/2020 12:00:00 AM) This graphic novel for young children explores the life and legacy of celebrated civil rights activist Rosa Parks. The opening pages depict a young black girl and her grandmother attending an exhibition about Rosa, where they learn about her early childhood, education, marriage and lifelong campaigning to challenge racial discrimination. The book explains that Rosa tutored black people to pass difficult voter registration tests, helped with legal cases, and had links with other important members of the civil rights movement, such as Martin Luther King and Septima Clark. However, it was her infamous refusal to give up her bus seat for a white person which brought her to public attention. This single, seemingly small, act, which broke the laws of segregation at the time, resulted in her arrest, a 13-month bus boycott by black passengers and an eventual change in the law. Rosa's story is brought to life for a young audience in this wonderfully accessible picture book, with comic-style illustrations. As well as learning about a key figure in American history, children will also understand the importance of being kind, fair and always standing up to injustice. --Book Trust ""https: //www.booktrust.org.uk/book/i/its-her-story-rosa-parks/"" (7/1/2021 12:00:00 AM)

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Lauren Burke (Author) Lauren Burke is a writer and editor from Chicago, Illinois. Her work focuses on women's history, travel, and classic literature. She also co-hosts a podcast called Bonnets at Dawn about the lives and works of women writers from the 18th, 19th, and 20th centuries.

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