The History of the Civil Rights Movement: Notable Events for Young Readers

by Shadae Mallory

An introduction to the history of the civil rights movement for kids ages 6 to 9

Years ago, American laws were unfair to Black people. Black people were not allowed to shop in the same stores as white people, eat at the same restaurants, or even go to the same schools. Many brave men and women, like Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. and Rosa Parks, dedicated their lives to ending these unfair laws through protests, sit-ins, and other peaceful demonstrations. This engaging story explores the ways Black Americans were discriminated against, the protestors' many victories, and how the fight for equality continues today.

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Help kids understand the struggle for equality in the United States with this standout among Black history books for kids.

Genres: Nonfiction, History

66 pages, Hardcover

Published December 14, 2021

Reviews

[Lynn · Rating 4 out of 5]

Very good basics of the Civil Rights movement. It’s written in a comforting safe way while giving facts.

[Marchelle Atkins · Rating 5 out of 5]

Incredible Way of Story telling

I would have to say that I absolutely love this book. The illustration are very accessible and laid out in a way where it’s not too overbearing, and is a good visual aid, that pairs really well with the text, and explaining the complexity of the Civil Rights Movement. This would be a book that I would like to use as an educational tool to read for my nieces and nephews, and also to have a good conversation with about how history is told.

I would definitely recommend this book to anyone that wants to find a accessible way to talk about the Civil Rights Movement in a way that gives good examples,and amazing illustrations.

[Ms. Anderson · Rating 4 out of 5]

In the 1950s and 60s, Black Americans were fed up with being treated like second-class citizens. They were tired of segregated schools and facilities and neighborhoods. They decided to stand up and make their voices heard. From Brown v. Board of Education, which ensured all children could attend their neighborhood schools regardless of race to the Freedom March and Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.'s "I Have a Dream" speech, this book covers the milestones of the Civil Rights Movement and how people continue to demand their rights today.

A fantastic overview of the Civil Rights Movement for anyone interested in justice and history.

[Jessica S · Rating 4 out of 5]

Used this book to go along with our homeschool Civil Rights War unit and it was a solid companion to what we've been studying.

[Maria · Rating 5 out of 5]

Lectura sencilla y llena de información sobre los derechos civiles de Estados Unidos.

[Amanda · Rating 4 out of 5]

This book is great for building background knowledge about the civil rights movement. It covers a lot of content and is visually engaging.

[Sabrina · Rating 5 out of 5]

This should be in every children's school library and in every library across America. Kids need to know the information this gives!

[Quincy Bashore · Rating 5 out of 5]

Great book to help students understand the Civil rights movement. I love how this book doesn't gloss over difficult truths of the Civil rights movement but also puts events in age appropriate ways. Great book to add to ant classroom collection!