Rosa Parks

by Gini Holland

Rosa Parks is best known for the day she refused to give up her seat on a segregated bus, sparking the Montgomery, Alabama, bus boycott. Yet there is much more to her story than this one act of defiance. In this straightforward, compelling autobiography, Rosa Parks talks candidly about the civil rights movement and her active role in it. Her dedication is inspiring; her story is unforgettable. "The simplicity and candor of this courageous woman's voice makes these compelling events even more moving and dramatic." — Publishers Weekly , starred review

Genres: Biography

32 pages, Paperback

First published January 1, 1997

About the author

Long-time educator for Milwaukee Public Schools, both in the elementary classroom and as staff development instructor for special ed and general ed teachers. Lives in Milwaukee, Wisconsin with her husband and is a devoted fan of her son's bands.

Reviews

[Jennifer Baker · Rating 4 out of 5]

Genre: Biography
Audience: Ages 6 -11
Awards: none
A. This is a complete biography it goes from her birth to her current activist role.
B. This is mostly an authentic biography because it just has facts in a story format. There is nothing really made up or exaggerated.
C. What is Rosa Parks advocating for today in terms of the continued fight for equality?
Is the school that she went to as a child more diverse today?

[Amanda Jensen · Rating 4 out of 5]

I thought this book did a good job of giving background and helping the reader understand the context of the story. I wish that the end had talked more about Rosa Parks than civil rights in general, but overall it was a good book. (Biography)