Ordinary People Change the World
School year: Reception, Year 1No. of pages 14
Published: 2020
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"I Am Strong: A Little Book About Rosa Parks" by Brad Meltzer tells the inspiring story of Rosa Parks, a woman who stood up for her rights and changed the world. Through simple and engaging language, the book introduces young readers to Parks' courageous decision to refuse to give up her seat on a segregated bus, sparking a movement for civil rights. It highlights her strength, resilience, and determination, encouraging children to embrace their own inner strength and stand up for what is right. This heartfelt portrayal instills a sense of empowerment and teaches valuable lessons about bravery and justice. [Generated by language model - please report any problems].
This book is part of a book series called Ordinary People Change the World .
This book is aimed at children up to US kindergarten.
This book has been graded for interest at 2-5 years.
There are 14 pages in this book. This book was published in 2020 by Penguin Young Readers .
Brad Meltzer is a #1 New York Times bestselling author of adult thrillers (including The Inner Circle and its recent sequel, The Fifth Assassin ). His two nonfiction gift books, Heroes for My Son and Heroes for My Daughter were New York Times Bestsellers as well, and he has won the prestigious Eisner Award for his comic book work, Justice League of America. Brad is also the host of the History Channel TV show Brad Meltzer's Decoded . Christopher Eliopoulos began his illustration career at Marvel, and has worked on thousands of comics, including Franklin Richards: Son of a Genius , Pet Avengers , and Cow Boy , all of which he wrote and illustrated. He is also the illustrator of the New York Times bestselling Ordinary People Change the World series. He lives in New Jersey with his wife and their identical twin sons.
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Rosa Parks
In 1955, Rosa Parks refused to give her bus seat to a white passenger in Montgomery, Alabama. This seemingly small act triggered civil rights protests across America and earned Rosa Parks the title Mother of the Civil Rights Movement.