Claudette Colvin

By Lesa Cline-Ransome, Chelsea Clinton, Alexandra Boiger (Illustrator), Gillian Flint (Illustrator)

Part of the She Persisted series

A young girl defies segregation, sparking a fight for justice.

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80 pages

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Bookroo's summary

Fifteen-year-old Claudette Colvin takes a stand by sitting down on a segregated bus, challenging the injustices of her time. Her courageous act, preceding Rosa Parks, ignites a pivotal moment in the civil rights movement. Discover how Claudette's bravery and persistence paved the way for change, inspiring readers to make a difference. This chapter book biography, complete with illustrations and an introduction by Chelsea Clinton, invites young readers to explore the life of a teen who dared to defy the odds and fight for equality. Will her story inspire the next generation of changemakers?

From the publisher

Inspired by the #1 New York Times bestseller She Persisted by Chelsea Clinton and Alexandra Boiger comes a chapter book series about women who stood up, spoke up and rose up against the odds! Before Rosa Parks famously refused to give up her seat on a bus in Montgomery, Alabama, fifteen-year-old Claudette Colvin made the same choice. She insisted on standing up–or in her case, sitting down–for what was right, and in doing so, fought for equality, fairness, and justice. In this chapter book biography by award-winning author Lesa Cline-Ransome, readers learn about the amazing life of Claudette Colvin–and how she persisted. Complete with an introduction from Chelsea Clinton! Praise for She Persisted: Claudette Colvin Cline-Ransome brings the teen activist to life with great compassion and impressive brevity . . . A noteworthy start for chapter-book readers wishing to read more about young leaders of the movement. –Kirkus Reviews Cline-Ransome’s narrative provides a knowledgeable, interesting introduction to an important player in the civil rights movement. –School Library Journal

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