Rosa

Giovanni, N. (2005).  Rosa.  NY:  Holt.

Summary:

This nonfiction children's book recounts and tells the story of Rosa Parks, an important African American figure. Rosa worked as a seamstress and one day refused to give up her seat on the bus when told to because of her race. In 1955, Rosa was expected to give up her seat to a white passenger during these times of segregation due to the segregation laws of that time. Rosa's courageous act and journey to help create a movement and change in the laws to have justice is brought to life in this moving story. 

Evaluative Criteria:

›The story of Rosa Parks is one that will continue to be shared for years to come. Rosa shows a vast contrast to Balloons Over Broadway because of its deep, dark hues and colors that are filled with emotion and the shading with a hint of light help to add more meaning to the content that fills the page. The photographs show different prints and perspectives that allow the reader to see the injustice in this time and as a more serious book. 

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