Yours for Justice, Ida B. Wells: The Daring Life of a Crusading Journalist
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The award-winning picture book tells the inspirational story of journalist Ida B. Wells and her crusade for justice and civil rights. A must-have for American, Black, and women's history collections. In 1863, when Ida B. Wells was not yet two years old, the Emancipation Proclamation freed her from the bond of slavery. Blessed with a strong will, an eager mind, and a deep belief in America's promise of "freedom and justice for all," young Ida held her family together, defied society's conventions, and used her position as a journalist to speak against injustice. But Ida's greatest challenge arose after one of her friends was lynched. How could one headstrong young woman help free America from the looming "shadow of lawlessness"? Author Philip Dray tells the inspirational story of Ida B. Wells and her lifelong commitment to end injustice. Stephen Alcorn's remarkable illustrations recreate the tensions that threatened to upend a nation while paying tribute to a courageous American hero.
Format:Hardcover
Language:English
ISBN:1561454176
ISBN13:9781561454174
Release Date:March 2008
Publisher:Peachtree Publishers
Length:48 Pages
Weight:1.36 lbs.
Dimensions:0.4" x 10.1" x 12.0"
Age Range:10 to 14 years
Grade Range:Grades 5 to 9
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Biographies Children's Children's Books History Literary Multicultural Political Social ActivistsCustomer Reviews
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The expressive, sweeping color illustrations add the perfect touch to this simple yet inspirational
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 16 years ago
Yours for Justice, Ida B. Wells: The Daring Life of a Crusading Journalist is an illustrated biography for young readers who are just about ready to make the transition from chapter books to more involved fare. Yours for Justice, Ida B. Wells tells of a former slave from Mississippi who became a crusader for justice and the rule of law, who used her position as a journalist to speak out against wrongdoing. After one of her friends was cruelly lynched, she went on a personal crusade to help bring an end to lynching in America. Her noble ideals and tireless dedication would help sow the seeds for the future legacy of the Civil Rights movement in the 1950s and 60s. The expressive, sweeping color illustrations add the perfect touch to this simple yet inspirational biography. Highly recommended, especially for children's library collections.
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