Rosa Parks (Little People, BIG DREAMS)

All of them achieved incredible things, yet each began life as a child with a dream. Rosa Parks grew up during segregation in Alabama, but she was taught to respect herself and stand up for her rights. In 1955, Rosa refused to give up her seat to a white man on a segregated bus, sparking the Montgomery Bus Boycott. Her decision had a huge impact on civil rights, eventually leading to the end of segregation on public transport. Rosa has been described as The Mother of the Freedom Movement; this inspiring story of her life features a facts and photos.

Format: Hardback
Pages: 32
Imprint: Frances Lincoln Childrens Books
Publication date: 23/08/2017
Illustrator: Antelo, Marta
Series: Little People, BIG DREAMS