This Is the Dream
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Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 2005 · Est. 4 min read-aloud

This Is the Dream

By Diane Z. Shore, James Ransome, Jessica Alexander

Witness the journey from segregation to equality through the eyes of those who dared to dream.

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40 pages· 411 words· Est. 4 min read-aloud
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Step into a pivotal era where brave students, determined passengers, and visionary leaders challenge segregation. Experience their journey through evocative verse and stunning illustrations, capturing the fight for equality and justice. How far have we come in realizing the dream of freedom for all? Discover the powerful stories that shaped a nation.

From the publisher

Our nation was founded on the belief that all men are created equal. Nearly two hundred years after the signing of the Declaration of Independence, slavery had been abolished but America was still segregated.Then: Enter the students who marched into the first desegregated school, the passengers who boycotted the buses, and the leaders who stood up and spoke out. When they started, it was all just a dream. . . .Through striking, powerful verse and gorgeous, detailed illustrations, this is the dream catalogs the American experience before, during, and after the civil rights movement. Come along on this incredible journey, and see how far we’ve come in attaining freedom and justice for all.

At a glance
Format
Hardcover
Pages
40
Words
411
Reading age
4–8
Audience
Picture
Lexile
~720L
Themes & topics
Books about civil rights movementBooks about civil rightsBooks about social changeBooks about segregation
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Book details

Reading levels
ATOS
4.6
F&P level
~Q
AR points
0.5
AR interest level
LG
AR quiz
105027
Publication
Published
December 27, 2005
Edition
Language
English
Type
Picture Book
Identifiers
ISBN
9780060555191

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