Rosa Parks

Written and illustrated by Al Berenger

Part of the Pocket Bios series

Discover the spark that ignited a movement against racial segregation.

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32 pages· ~720L

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Bookroo's summary

Explore the pivotal moment when Rosa Parks refused to surrender her bus seat, igniting a movement that challenged racial segregation. This pocket-sized biography captures her courage and legacy, inspiring readers with simple storytelling and vibrant illustrations. How did one act of defiance transform into a symbol of resistance and change?

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A colorfully illustrated, pocket-size picture book biography of civil rights activist Rosa Parks. Rosa Parks, often referred to as both “the first lady of civil rights” and the mother of the freedom movement, was an American civil rights activist who started a movement when she refused to give up her seat on a segregated bus to a white passenger. Following her arrest for this act, she became an international icon of civil disobedience and resistance to racial segregation. Pocket Bios are full of personality, introducing readers to fascinating figures from history with simple storytelling and cheerful illustrations. Titles include men and women from history, exploration, the sciences, the arts, the ancient world, and more.

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