Focus on Civil Rights Sit-Ins

by Cicely Lewis

Overview

The civil rights movement started in the mid-1950s. Fueled heavily by young adults, the movement saw many people protest to demand equal rights for Black people. Through photographs from the time, learn about the many individuals and groups who fought for change, from Freedom Riders to the Greensboro Four to the Tougaloo Nine. Then discover the civil rights movement’s connection to modern issues and see how today’s youth activists continue leading the way.

Read Woke™ Books are created in partnership with Cicely Lewis, the Read Woke librarian. Inspired by a belief that knowledge is power, Read Woke Books seek to amplify the voices of people of the global majority (people who are of African, Arab, Asian, and Latin American descent and identify as not white), provide information about groups that have been disenfranchised, share perspectives of people who have been underrepresented or oppressed, challenge social norms and disrupt the status quo, and encourage readers to take action in their community.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781728423500
Publisher:	Lerner Publishing Group
Publication date:	08/01/2022
Series:	History in Pictures (Read Woke T Books)
Pages:	32
Product dimensions:	7.25(w) x 9.25(h) x 0.29(d)
Lexile:	1110L (what's this?)
Age Range:	9 - 11 Years

About the Author

Cicely Lewis is a school librarian with a passion for creating lovers of reading based in Georgia. In 2017, she started the Read Woke challenge in response to the shootings of young unarmed black people, the repeal of DACA, and the lack of diversity in young adult literature. She was named the 2020 National Librarian of the Year by School Library Journal and Scholastic, a 2019 Library Journal Mover and Shaker and the 2019 National Teacher Award for Lifelong Readers by the National Council of Teachers of English (NCTE) and Penguin Random House (PRH).

Table of Contents

Sitting to Take a Stand 4

Chapter 1 Beginning the Civil Rights Movement 6

Chapter 2 Woolworth Lunch Counter Sit-Ins 11

Chapter 3 College Students Lead the Way 15

Chapter 4 Student and Youth Activism 22

Take Action 25

Timeline 26

Photo Reflection 27

Glossary 28

Source Notes 29

Read Woke Reading List 30

Index 31

Editorial Reviews

"The books provide excellent introductions to topics that are often difficult to approach, but must be addressed both in our nation's classrooms and in our homes in order to have informed citizens who want to make a difference for the betterment of humanity." –Children's Literature

From the Publisher

11/01/2022

Gr 4–8—Each title covers a pivotal period of history and the marginalized group(s) affected. Whether it is the incredible performers and creators of the Harlem Renaissance or the Japanese-American families incarcerated during World War II, photos and images on every spread give a face to those involved and help bring their stories to life. Each book also requests that readers critically consider all the photos, the purpose of the photographer, and who is included in the images. Reflection questions are scattered throughout the books urging readers to consider how they would feel in the circumstances described. VERDICT An excellent purchase for those looking to offer previously overlooked perspectives on historical events.

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