"When Thunder Comes: Poems for Civil Rights Leaders" by Jim Burke is a poignant collection that pays tribute to influential figures in the civil rights movement. Each poem is crafted to honor the legacies of leaders such as Martin Luther King Jr., Malcolm X, and Rosa Parks, capturing their struggles, triumphs, and enduring impact on society. Burke's evocative language and rhythmic verses convey the emotions surrounding the fight for justice, equality, and human rights. This powerful anthology not only educates readers about these iconic figures but also inspires a new generation to continue the quest for civil rights and social justice. [Generated by language model - please report any problems].

This book is aimed at children in preschool-1st grade.

This book has been graded for interest at 8-12 years.

There are 44 pages in this book. This book was published in 2013 by Chronicle Books (CA) .

J. PATRICK LEWIS has written more than thirty-five books for children, including Please Bury Me in the Library , illustrated by Kyle M. Stone. He lives in Chagrin Falls, Ohio. J. Patrick Lewis is the Poetry Foundation's 2011-2013 Children's Poet Laureate. He is the award-winning author of more than 75 books for young people and lives in Westerville, Ohio. R. Gregory Christie lives in Brooklyn, New York. Poetry for Young People: Walt Whitman was Jim Burke's first illustrated picture book, created in 1996. He has since illustrated a number of lauded children's books, including Take Me Out to the Ball Game which he created to coincide with Jack Norworth's 1908 lyrics. Jim has won numerous accolades for his paintings, including a Gold Medal from the prestigious Society of Illustrators in New York City. Jim, his wife, and their young daughter live in Brooklyn, New York.