Publisher: New York Times Education Publishing Books

Copyright Date: 2020

Edition Date: 2020 Release Date: 08/15/19

Pages: 224 pages

ISBN: 1-642-82239-6

ISBN 13: 978-1-642-82239-7

Dewey: 920

Dimensions: 24 cm.

Subject Heading:
Civil rights workers. United States. Biography. Juvenile literature.
African Americans. Civil rights. United States. Juvenile literature.
Civil rights workers. Juvenile literature.
African Americans. Biography. Juvenile literature.
Civil rights workers.
African Americans. Civil rights.
African Americans.

Language: English

Bibliography Index/Note: Includes bibliographical references and index.

Reading Level: 9.0

Interest Level: 7-12

Guided Reading Level: Z

The calling out of racism and racial injustice has become undeniably prevalent in the United States, but this wasn't always the case. During the civil rights movement, many black activists paved the way, advocating for social and legal action through means including sit-ins, protests, and marches. Ideologies and approaches differed at times, but what bonded these pioneers together was their determination for African Americans to be seen and recognized as humans and equals in the United States. Readers will discover how The New York Times covered such figures as Daisy Bates, the Freedom Riders, and Malcolm X as they fought for equal rights. Features such as media literacy terms and questions will enhance readers' connection to the story of civil rights.