by Yona Zeldis McDonough (Author), Who Hq (Author), Stephen Marchesi (Illustrator)
In 1955, Rosa Parks refused to give her bus seat to a white passenger in Montgomery, Alabama. This seemingly small act triggered civil rights protests across America and earned Rosa Parks the title "Mother of the Civil Rights Movement." This biography has black-and-white illustrations throughout.
Author Biography
Yona Zeldis McDonough is a longtime doll lover and collector. She is also an award-winning author who has published numerous books for children and adults. She presently lives in Brooklyn with her husband and two children.
Number of Pages: 112
Dimensions: 0.3 x 7.6 x 5.2 IN
Illustrated: Yes
Publication Date: December 23, 2010
Accelerated Reader:
Quiz Name: Who Was Rosa Parks?
Interest Level: Middle Grades, 4-8
Reading Level: 4.8
Point Value: 1