Black History Month: 7 wonderful books for kids

2. Rosa, by Nikki Giovanni

Rosa” written by Nikki Giovanni and illustrated by Bryan Collier (ages 4-8, Square Fish, 40 pp.) has unforgettable watercolor and collage illustrations that effectively convey the tremendous drama of the moment that Rosa Parks refused to give up her bus seat. The author, award-winning poet Nikki Giovanni, provides context by inserting other events of the Civil Rights movement into the Rosa Parks story.

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