153 pages : illustrations ; 22 cm

Includes bibliographical references (page 136).

"A powerful, impactful, eye-opening journey that explores through the Civil Rights Movement in 1950s-1960s America in spare and evocative verse, with historical photos interspersed throughout. In stunning verse and vivid use of white space, Erica Martin's debut poetry collection walks readers through the Civil Rights Movement-from the well-documented events that shaped the nation's treatment of Black people, beginning with the "Separate but Equal" ruling-and introduces lesser-known figures and moments that were just as crucial to the Movement and our nation's centuries-long fight for justice and equality. A poignant, powerful, all-too-timely collection that is both a vital history lesson and much-needed conversation starter in our modern world. Complete with historical photographs, author's note, chronology of events, research, and sources"-- Provided by publisher.

Ages 12 and up Viking.

Grades 7-9 Viking.

African Americans -- Civil rights -- History -- 20th century -- Juvenile poetry.

Civil rights movements -- United States -- History -- 20th century -- Juvenile poetry.

United States -- Race relations -- History -- 20th century -- Juvenile poetry.

African Americans -- Civil rights -- Poetry.

Civil rights movements -- Poetry.

United States -- Race relations -- Poetry.

HISTORY / United States / General.

African Americans -- Civil rights.

Civil rights movements.

Race relations.

United States.

1900-1999

Young adult literature.

History.

Juvenile works.

Poetry

Poetry.

Young adult nonfiction.

Poetry.

Civil Rights Movement in poems

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