Martin, Erica

And we rise : the Civil Rights Movement in poems / Civil Rights Movement in poems Erica Martin. - First paperback edition. - 153 pages : illustrations ; 22 cm

Includes bibliographical references.

"A powerful, impactful, eye-opening journey that explores through the Civil Rights Movement in 1950s-1960s America in spare and evocative verse, with historical photos interspersed throughout. In stunning verse and vivid use of white space, Erica Martin's debut poetry collection walks readers through the Civil Rights Movement-from the well-documented events that shaped the nation's treatment of Black people, beginning with the "Separate but Equal" ruling-and introduces lesser-known figures and moments that were just as crucial to the Movement and our nation's centuries-long fight for justice and equality. A poignant, powerful, all-too-timely collection that is both a vital history lesson and much-needed conversation starter in our modern world. Complete with historical photographs, author's note, chronology of events, research, and sources"--

Ages 12 and up Viking Grades 7-9 Viking

ISBN: 9780593352526 9780593352540

LCCN: 2021047676

Subjects--Topical Terms:
African Americans--Civil rights--History--20th century--Juvenile poetry.
Civil rights movements--History--United States--20th century--Juvenile poetry.

Subjects--Geographic Terms:
United States--Race relations--History--20th century--Juvenile poetry.

Index Terms--Genre/Form:
Poetry.

LC Class. No.: E185.61 / .M359 2023

Dewey Class. No.: 323.1196/0730904