Claudette Colvin: Twice Toward Justice

You’ve heard of Rosa Parks, the famous civil rights leader who refused to give up her seat on a Montgomery bus. But have you heard of Claudette Colvin? Months before Rosa did it, Claudette did. She was only 15 years old, and tired of grown-ups saying they wanted equality but doing nothing about it. Later, when she was still a teenager, Claudette was one of 4 plaintiffs in the landmark busing case Browder v. Gayle.
This is a fascinating and inspiring biography about a strong young woman who stood up for her rights. This book features photographs and informative sidebars that bring to life the beginnings of the civil rights movement in Montgomery, AL. I highly recommend this book to anyone who is learning about Martin Luther King Jr., Rosa Parks, or the civil rights movement in general.
Winner of the 2009 National Book Award for Young People’s Literature.

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