In the nineteen fifties and early sixties, Birmingham, Alabama, became known as Bombingham. At the center of this violent time in the fight for civil rights, and standing at opposite ends, were Reverend Fred L. Shuttlesworth and Eugene "Bull" Connor. From his pulpit, Shuttlesworth agitated for racial equality, while Commissioner Connor fought for the status quo. Relying on court documents, police and FBI reports, newspapers, interviews, and photographs, author Larry Dane Brimner first covers each man's life and then brings them together to show how their confrontation brought about significant change to the southern city. The author worked closely with Birmingham's Civil Rights Institute as well as with Reverend Fred L. Shuttlesworth and his wife to bring together this Robert F. Sibert Honor Book, ALA Notable Children's book, and Kirkus Reviews Best Children's Book of the Year.

 

This book is the winner of numerous awards. It was recognised in the Ages 6+ category by the Nappa Gold Award. It was recognised by the Tayshas Reading. It also was recognised by the Robert F Sibert Informational Book Award.

There are 112 pages in this book. This book was published 2011 by Boyds Mills Press .

Larry Dane Brimner is the award-winning author of more than 150 titles for young readers. He lives in Tucson, Arizona.