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I Am Rosa Parks
Ages 8–9 · 1997
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$858
Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 1948 · Est. 6 hour read
Rosa Parks: My Story
A single act of defiance ignites a movement, revealing a deeper story of courage.
4.2/5 Goodreads · 2,814 ratings
188 pages· 41,406 words· Est. 6 hour read
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Bookroo's summary
Rosa Parks' refusal to surrender her bus seat sparked a pivotal boycott, but her autobiography unveils a deeper journey. Discover her candid insights into the civil rights movement and her unwavering dedication. What challenges did she face beyond that iconic moment? Her voice, simple yet powerful, invites you to explore the untold facets of her courageous life. As you delve into her story, you'll find inspiration in her relentless fight for justice and equality. What more lies behind the woman who became a symbol of resistance?
From the publisher
Rosa Parks is best known for the day she refused to give up her seat on a segregated bus, sparking the Montgomery, Alabama, bus boycott. Yet there is much more to her story than this one act of defiance. In this straightforward, compelling autobiography, Rosa Parks talks candidly about the civil rights movement and her active role in it. Her dedication is inspiring; her story is unforgettable. “The simplicity and candor of this courageous woman’s voice makes these compelling events even more moving and dramatic.” “Publishers Weekly,” starred review
At a glance
- Format
- Paperback
- Pages
- 188
- Words
- 41,406
- Reading age
- 8–12
- Audience
- Young Adult
- Lexile
- 970L
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The fine print
Book details
Reading levels
- ATOS
- 6.2
- F&P level
- ~W
- AR points
- 6
- AR interest level
- UG
- AR quiz
- 6395
Publication
- Published
- January 1, 1999
- First published
- January 1, 1948
- Publisher
- Puffin Books
Edition
- Language
- English
- Type
- Chapter Book
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