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Age: Kindergarten-3rd grade
History: Civil Rights Movement, Birmingham Children's March
Children being jailed and people being persecuted for the color of their skin are hard subjects to depict in picture book format but Levinson and Brantley Newton succeed in representing the determination of 9-year-old Audrey in her fight for justice through solidarity.
After listening in on dinner table conversations and church sermons, Audrey is given the chance to march for civil rights with other children, mainly high school students. Seven days in jail reveal to Audrey the harsh treatment by those in power against those simply wanting the same rights as their fellow citizens.
While her story is fascinating paired with the emotional illustrations, the storytelling felt a little lackluster.
History: Civil Rights Movement, Birmingham Children's March
Children being jailed and people being persecuted for the color of their skin are hard subjects to depict in picture book format but Levinson and Brantley Newton succeed in representing the determination of 9-year-old Audrey in her fight for justice through solidarity.
After listening in on dinner table conversations and church sermons, Audrey is given the chance to march for civil rights with other children, mainly high school students. Seven days in jail reveal to Audrey the harsh treatment by those in power against those simply wanting the same rights as their fellow citizens.
While her story is fascinating paired with the emotional illustrations, the storytelling felt a little lackluster.