Our Children Can Soar: A Celebration of Rosa, Barack, and the Pioneers of Change

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Our Children Can Soar: A Celebration of Rosa, Barack, and the Pioneers of Change - Cook, Michelle
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Description

An inspirational, poetic tribute to America's most important change-makers.

Celebrating accomplishments of important figures from the birth of the Civil Rights movement to the historical election of President Barack Obama, this resonant book show young readers that anyone can make change in their world. This award-winning picture book is a modern classic and must-have for every child's library.

Rosa sat so
Martin could march.
Martin marched so
Barack could run.
Barack ran so
Our children can soar.

Perfect for readers looking for:
- books featuring Black and African-American leaders
- books that inspire and inform
- books that celebrate American history and accomplishments
Product Details
Price
$8.99  $8.36
Publisher
Bloomsbury U.S.A. Children's Books
Publish Date
Pages
32
Dimensions
8.9 X 10.5 X 0.4 inches | 0.35 pounds
Language
English
Type
Paperback
EAN/UPC
9781599907833

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About the Author

Michelle Cook is the pseudonym of a book editor/author who was thrilled to collaborate with Bloomsbury Children's Books to develop this unique text.

Award-Winning Illustrators: Cozbi A. Cabrera, R. Gregory Christie, Bryan Collier, Pat Cummings, Leo and Diane Dillon, AG Ford, E. B. Lewis, Frank Morrison, James Ransome, Charlotte Riley-Web, Shadra Strickland, Eric Velazquez
Reviews

"A cohesive and affecting collective portrait that [shows] African-American history is "the story of hope." - Publishers Weekly, starred review

"Celebration, inspiration, and connection are the themes that drive this big, handsome picture book....The book's message of hope will inspire parents and grandparents to share their memories and talk with children about the future." - Booklist, starred review

"A lovely and suitably moving commemoration." - Kirkus

"A perfect read-aloud to introduce a lesson on biographies or African-American studies." - School Library Journal

"This book is a sumptuous feast for the eye and the ear." - Book Links
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