Lesa Cline-Ransome

Before the world knew Rosa Parks, a brave fifteen-year-old girl decided it was time to take a stand by keeping her seat. Growing up in Montgomery, Alabama, Claudette Colvin saw the unfairness of segregation every single day. One afternoon on her way home from school, she was told to give up her seat on a public bus to a white passenger. Even though she was just a teenager, Claudette knew the law was wrong. She refused to move, insisting on her constitutional rights and sparking a crucial moment in the fight for equality and justice. Her incredible courage helped pave the way for the Civil Rights Movement. Part of the She Persisted chapter book series, this powerful biography by award-winning author Lesa Cline-Ransome brings Claudette's inspiring true story to life. Featuring illustrations and a special introduction by Chelsea Clinton, this book proves that you are never too young to stand up for what is right. Discover how one teenager's brave choice helped change the course of American history!