Morrison’s powerful use of perspective makes his beautiful oil paintings even more dynamic and conveys the intensity of the situations depicted, including the children’s being arrested, hosed, and jailed. They will lead the way // The path may be long and / troubled, but I’m gonna walk on!”) are placed within the illustrations in bold swoops for emphasis. The narrative succinctly explains why the Children’s Crusade was a necessary logistical move, one that children and parents made with careful consideration and despite fear. comes to speak at her church, a girl and her brother volunteer to march in their parents’ stead.
Morrison’s signature style depicts each black child throughout the book as a distinct individual on the endpapers, children hold signs that collectively create a “Civil Rights and the Children’s Crusade” timeline, placing the events of the book in the context of the greater movement. “The text is taut and clear, making its greatest impact through its simple, even understated, specifics.A vibrantly illustrated account of the Birmingham Children’s Crusade through the eyes of a young girl who volunteers to participate. “Clark-Robinson’s stirring debut unfolds through the resolute voice of a (fictional) African-American girl participating in the 1963 Children’s Crusade…The narrator’s conclusion, “Our march made the difference,” serves as a powerful reminder for today’s readers about their own ability to fight for justice and equality.” - Publisher’s Weekly A nuanced account that could inspire the youngest readers to make a big difference.” - Horn Book “The art throughout is a vibrant representation of the determination and courage of the civil rights movement. Teachers who use this book might scaffold it with additional resources that teach about the intensive planning and organization that went into this and other activist campaigns.” - Booklist “This remarkable story remains relevant today as young readers think about their roles in the ongoing struggle for justice. The experiences of segregation are sensitively depicted…A highly readable historical account which deserves a place on picture book and nonfiction shelves alike.– School Library Journal, starred review ★ “Much of the text will provoke questions and important conversations between children and adult readers. ★ “A powerful retrospective glimpse at a key event.” -Kirkus, starred review
The Children’s Book Review Best of nonfiction 2018
Facing fear, hate, and danger, these children used their voices to change the world.Ĭoretta Scott King Honor Award for Illustration 2019 They protested the laws that kept black people separate from white people. In 1963 Birmingham, Alabama, thousands of African American children volunteered to march for their civil rights after hearing Dr.
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