Clark-Robinson, Monica Let the Children March PICTURE BOOK/NON-FICTION. Houghton Mifflin, 2018. $18.
This
is the story of the Children’s Marches for African American civil rights in Birmingham
of 1963. It is told from the perspective of two children. Through their actions
we find out why it was important for them to march (because their parents would
lose their jobs), what the march was like (horrific), and the price they paid
(being hurt and jailed). Features large easy to share illustrations.
This
book is absolutely fantastic and could be shared will all elementary ages, the
story being just the right size and simple to understand. It has a powerful
message for children that we often miss and is so very much needed in all time
periods –which is that children can and should make an impact for positive
change in this world. The illustrations are completely top notch and
engrossing, bringing the story to life. This is a must have for every school library.
EL
(K-3), EL, MS -ESSENTIAL. Stephanie Elementary School Librarian
& Author
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