"A Picture Book of Rosa Parks" by Robert Casilla introduces young readers to the life and legacy of Rosa Parks, a courageous figure in the American civil rights movement. Through engaging illustrations and simple text, the book depicts Parks' defiance when she refused to give up her bus seat to a white passenger, an act that sparked the Montgomery Bus Boycott. The story highlights her bravery and commitment to equality, inspiring children to understand the importance of standing up for what is right. This picture book serves as both an educational resource and a celebration of Parks’ enduring impact on social justice. [Generated by language model - please report any problems].

This book features in the following series: Picture Books Biographies, Picture Books Biography .

There are 32 pages in this book.

This is a picture book. A picture book uses pictures and text to tell the story. The number of words varies from zero ('wordless') to around 1k over 32 pages. Picture books are typically aimed at young readers (age 3-6) but can also be aimed at older children (7+).

This book was published in 1993 by Holiday House Inc .

Robert Casilla works at home in his studio in Yonkers, New York. His books include "The Dream on Blanca's Wall, "by JaneMedina, and "Daddy Poems, "an anthology selected by John Micklos Jr. " David A. Adler is the author of more than 175 children's books, including the Young Cam Jansen series. He lives in Woodmere, New York.