Bayard Rustin
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Chapter Book · Ages 12–+ · 1996

Bayard Rustin

By Jim Haskins

Discover the hidden force behind a pivotal movement.

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128 pages
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Uncover the untold story of Bayard Rustin, the brilliant strategist who shaped the civil rights movement from the shadows. As his ideas profoundly influenced Martin Luther King, Jr., Rustin's legacy challenges us to rethink the power of quiet leadership. What sacrifices did he make to change history, and why did he remain in the background? Dive into the life of a man whose vision and courage were instrumental in the fight for equality, yet whose name is often overlooked. Explore the complexities of a leader who chose impact over recognition.

Awards

Coretta Scott King Honor (1998)
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Format
Hardcover
Pages
128
Reading age
12–99+
Audience
Juvenile Reader
Lexile
~1237L
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Book details

Reading levels
ATOS
9.3
F&P level
~Z+
AR points
6
AR interest level
UG
AR quiz
72376
Publication
Published
September 1, 1996
Edition
Language
English
Type
Chapter Book
Identifiers
ISBN
9780786821402

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