Common Sense Media Review
By Diondra K. Brown
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Exceptional picture book about civil rights heroes.
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What's the Story?
JUSTICE RISING: 12 AMAZING BLACK WOMEN IN THE CIVIL RIGHT MOVEMENT celebrates real life "sheroes" of the 1950s and 60s. Their names and stories may have been forgotten in the history books, but this book celebrates their contributions to the movement. Each page has a mini biography of a courageous civil rights leaders: Ella Baker, Ruby Bridges, Claudette Colvin, Dorothy Cotton, Fannie Lou Hamer, Coretta Scott King, Diane Nash, Rosa Parks, Bernice Johnson Reagon, Gloria Richardson, Jo Ann Robinson, and Sheyann Webb. The important devotion of Freedom Marchers is also highlighted. While their stories and contributions to the civil rights movement are different, they are all connected by one thing -- their power as pioneers and change makers.
Is It Any Good?
This is a wonderful read for young children who want to learn more about the civil rights movement. Justice Rising: 12 Amazing Black Women in the Civil Rights Movement brings light to the stories of many hidden figures from this influential time. This is a great title to read during Black History Month and Women's History Month. The text is simple enough for young children to understand, yet it doesn't shy away from the somewhat dangerous and courageous elements of each woman's story.
Talk to Your Kids About ...
Families can talk about the mini-biogaphies is Justice Rising: 12 Amazing Black Women in the Civil Rights Movement. Which leader's story did you already know? Which did you hear for the first time? Which leader do you want to learn more about?
Who's another civil rights leader who could have been featured in the book?
There are quotes from each amazing civil rights leader in the back of the book. Which one is your favorite? Why?
Book Details
- Author :
- Genre : Picture Book
- Topics : Activism , History
- Character Strengths : Communication , Courage , Perseverance
- Book type : Non-Fiction
- Publisher : Viking Books for Young Readers
- Publication date : January 10, 2023
- Number of pages : 40
- Available on : Hardback, Apple Books, Kindle
- Award : Common Sense Selection
- Last updated : September 29, 2025
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