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Picture Book · Ages 5–9 · 2010 · Est. 6 min read-aloud
Viola Desmond Won't Be Budged!
By Jody Nyasha Warner, Richard Rudnicki (Illustrator)
A woman's defiance in a segregated theater sparks a movement against racial injustice in Canada.
4.1/5 Goodreads · 257 ratings
32 pages· 653 words· Est. 6 min read-aloud
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Bookroo's summary
In 1946 Nova Scotia, Viola Desmond defies segregation by refusing to move from her seat in a movie theater. Her arrest ignites a fight against racial injustice, inspiring a community and challenging discriminatory laws. As she stands firm, questions arise: Can one act of courage change a nation? Viola's story, echoing the bravery of figures like Rosa Parks, highlights the struggle for equality and the power of resistance. Discover how her bold stand became a pivotal moment in Canadian history, shedding light on the deep-rooted racial issues faced by African Canadians.
From the publisher
In 1946, Viola Desmond bought a movie ticket at the Roseland Theatre in Nova Scotia. After settling into a main floor seat, an usher came by and told her to move, because her ticket was only good for the balcony. She offered to pay the difference in price but was refused: You people have to sit in the upstairs section. Viola refused to move. She was hauled off to jail, but her actions gave strength and inspiration to Canada s black community. Vibrant illustrations and oral-style prose tell Viola s story with sympathy and historical accuracy.”
At a glance
- Format
- Hardcover
- Pages
- 32
- Words
- 653
- Reading age
- 5–9
- Audience
- Picture
- Lexile
- 640L
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The fine print
Book details
Reading levels
- ATOS
- 3.6
- F&P level
- ~P
- AR points
- 0.5
- AR interest level
- LG
- AR quiz
- 140917
Publication
- Published
- November 1, 2010
- First published
- January 1, 2010
- Publisher
- Groundwood Books
Edition
- Language
- English
- Type
- Picture Book
Identifiers
- ISBN
- 9780888997791
- OCLC
- 166390006
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