Montgomery Bus Boycott: a Primary Source Exploration of the Protest for Equal Treatment (We Shall Overcome)

Description

The Montgomery Bus Boycott began when Rosa Parks was arrested for refusing to give up her seat on the bus. The campaign that followed was one of the most important protests against racial segregation in the United States. The boycotters endured violence and vicious words. But they stood up for their beliefs. Explore the points of view of the boycotters and the people who opposed them through powerful primary sources and historical photos.

Allison Crotzer Kimmel is a literature teacher turned writer living in Bakersfield, California. She earned her Master of Professional Writing degree from the University of Southern California.

...this series provides students with valuable primary source material. It also serves struggling middle school readers; vocabulary is defined in context, clear captions accompany photographs, and related information in sidebars serve to break up the text. Together the books weave a chronological narrative of the civil rights movement. The parallels drawn between the historical events and their present-day significance will encourage readers to view the movement from a broader perspective.-- "School Library Journal, A Voting Rights Bookshelf" Using primary source quotes and historical photographs, this accessible series introduces readers to important figures, dates, and events related to the Civil Rights movement. . . .The powerful, archival photos are sure to draw readers' attention, successfully capturing the intensity of emotions and acts of violence. Coverage of topics is unbiased, presenting factual information with opportunities for deeper discussion.-- "School Library Connection"