Because They Marched: The People's Campaign for Voting Rights That Changed America
School year: Year 6, Year 7, Year 8
Published: 2017
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"Because They Marched" by Rodney Gardiner chronicles the pivotal events of the civil rights movement that led to the Voting Rights Act of 1965. Through the lens of the courageous activists, Gardiner highlights the struggles faced by ordinary citizens who fought against systemic racism and disenfranchisement in the South. The book captures key moments, such as the Selma to Montgomery marches, revealing the determination and resilience of those who marched for equality. By intertwining personal stories and historical context, Gardiner emphasizes the profound impact of grassroots organizing in reshaping American democracy and advocating for the fundamental right to vote. [Generated by language model - please report any problems].
This book is aimed at children at US 5th grade+.
This book has been graded for interest at 8-12 years.
This book is aimed at Young Adult readers. The term Young Adult (YA) is used for books which have the following characteristics: (1) aimed at ages 12-18 years, US grades 7-12, UK school years 8-15, (2) around 50-75k words long, (3) main character is aged 12-18 years, (4) topics include self-reflection, internal conflict vs external, analyzing life and its meaning, (5) point of view is often in the first person, and (6) swearing, violence, romance and sexuality are allowed. This book was published in 2017 by Dreamscape Media .
Russell Freedman has received a Newbery Medal, two Newbery Honors, the Sibert Medal, and countless other accolades including a National Humanities Medal. He lives in New York City.