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Andrea Davis Pinkney

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Four friends at a lunch counter take a stand for civil rights. (Ages 6 and up)

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The Pinkneys present a celebration of the 50th anniversary of the Woolworth lunch counter sit-in, when four college kids staged a peaceful protest that became a defining moment in the struggle for racial equality and the growing civil rights movement. Full color.

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It was February 1, 1960.They didn't need menus. Their order was simple.A doughnut and coffee, with cream on the side.This picture book is a celebration of the 50th anniversary of the momentous Woolworth's lunch counter sit-in, when four college students staged a peaceful protest that became a defining moment in the struggle for racial equality and the growing civil rights movement. Andrea Davis Pinkney uses poetic, powerful prose to tell the story of these four young men, who followed Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.'s words of peaceful protest and dared to sit at the "whites only" Woolworth's lunch counter. Brian Pinkney embraces a new artistic style, creating expressive paintings filled with emotion that mirror the hope, strength, and determination that fueled the dreams of not only these four young men, but also countless others.
6-8 Years 40 Pages
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Step into the incredible true story of one of America's bravest heroes! Born into slavery, Harriet Tubman dreamed of a life where she could be truly free. Guided by the light of the North Star and a fierce love for her family, she made the dangerous journey out of the South to freedom. But Harriet did not stop there. She risked her life again and again, returning to the South as a conductor on the Underground Railroad to lead hundreds of other enslaved people to safety. Her unmatched courage, quick thinking, and unstoppable determination made her a legend of the fight for freedom. Part of the She Persisted chapter book series, this gripping biography by award-winning author Andrea Davis Pinkney brings Harriet Tubman's historic journey to life. Featuring engaging illustrations and a special introduction by Chelsea Clinton, this book highlights the power of bravery in the face of terrible injustice. Discover how one woman's persistence and fearless heart helped change the course of American history!
6-8 Years 9-12 Years 82 Pages
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