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Civil Rights Heroes

Inspirational books that take children on the journey of Civil Rights before, during and since the life of Martin Luther King, Jr. Also includes heroic civil rights leaders in several other communities.

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26 items

  • "Based on a real-life trip, Liberty and her friend Abdullah visit significant places from the civil rights movement, inspiring them to come together with others to create a better world.
    BookLouisville, Kentucky : Flyaway Books, [2021] — E WATERS
  • Rollin' on Down the Line

    Lady Bird Johnson's 1964 Whistle-stop Tour for Civil Rights

    Kampion, Helen,
    The true story of First Lady "Lady Bird" Johnson's historic 1964 Whistle-Stop train journey, making almost fifty stops through eight Southern states in four days in the wake of the signing of the Civil Rights Act.
    BookAnn Arbor, MI : Sleeping Bear Press, [2024] — J 973.923 KAMPION
  • Sing, Aretha, Sing!

    Aretha Franklin, "Respect," and the Civil Rights Movement

    Abdurraqib, Hanif, 1983-
    An empowering picture book biography of Aretha Franklin and her role in civil rights, perfect for Women's History Month and Black History Month.
    Book plus AudioSolon, Ohio : Findaway World, LLC, [2022] — E MP3 BIO FRANKLI ABDURRA
  • To Boldly Go

    How Nichelle Nichols and Star Trek Helped Advance Civil Rights

    Dalton, Angela,
    The true story of Nichelle Nichols and how she used her platform on Star Trek to inspire and recruit a new generation of diverse astronauts and many others in the space and STEM fields.
    BookNew York, NY : Harper, an imprint of HarperCollins Publishers, [2023] — E BIO NICHOLS DALTON
  • Ida B. Wells, Voice of Truth

    Educator, Feminist, and Anti-lynching Civil Rights Leader

    Duster, Michelle,
    A biography of Ida B. Wells: educator, journalist, feminist, businesswoman, newspaper owner, public speaker, suffragist, civil rights activist, and women's club leader, as told by her great-granddaughter, Michelle Duster
    BookNew York : Henry Holt and Company, 2022. — E BIO WELLS DUSTER
  • When Sharon Langley was born, amusement parks were segregated, and African American families were not allowed in. This picture book tells how a community came together--both black and white--to make a change.
    Book©2020 — E 305.8009 LANGLEY
  • She Stood for Freedom

    the Untold Story of a Civil Rights Hero, Joan Trumpauer Mulholland

    Mulholland, Loki,
    Joan Trumpauer Mulholland joined the Civil Rights Movement, attended demonstrations and sit-ins. She also participated in the Freedom Rides of 1961 and was arrested and imprisoned. Her life has been spent standing up for human rights.
    Book[Salt Lake City, Utah] : Shadow Mountain, [2016] — J 323.092 MULHOLL
  • When Thunder Comes

    Poems for Civil Rights Leaders

    Lewis, J. Patrick
    A collection of poetry inspired by various leaders of civil rights. Featuring Coretta Scott King, Harvey Milk, Mohandas Gandhi, Nelson Mandela, Sylvia Mendez, Aung San Suu Kyi, and many more.
    Book plus CDPrince Frederick, MD : Recorded Books, [2013] — J CD 811.54 LEWIS
  • My Selma

    True Stories of a Southern Childhood at the Height of the Civil Rights Movement

    Brown, Willie Mae,
    Infused with the vernacular of her Southern upbringing, My Selma captures the voice and vision of a fascinating young person--perspicacious, impetuous, resourceful, and even mystical in her ways of seeing the world around her.
    BookNew York : Farrar Straus Giroux, 2023. — J BIO BROWN BROWN
  • Marching to the Mountaintop

    How Poverty, Labor Fights, and Civil Rights Set the Stage for Martin Luther King, Jr.'s Final Hours

    Bausum, Ann
    Marching to the Mountaintop explores how the media, politics, the Civil Rights Movement, and labor protests all converged to set the scene for one of King's greatest speeches and for his tragic death.
    BookWashington, D.C. : National Geographic, [2012] — J 323.092 BAUSUM
  • Moving Forward

    From Space-age Rides to Civil Rights Sit-ins With Airman Alton Yates

    Barton, Chris,
    Alton Yates was a Black man who served in the Air Force in the 1950s and contributed to key research on flight safety for pilots and passengers. Later he dedicated his life to standing against Jim Crow and fighting for racial equality
    BookNew York, New York : Beach Lane Books, [2022] — J BIO YATES BARTON
  • Choosing Brave

    How Mamie Till-Mobley and Emmett Till Sparked the Civil Rights Movement

    Joy, Angela, 1975-
    The story of the mother of Emmett Till, and how she channeled grief over her son's death into a call to action for the civil rights movement.
    BookNew York : Roaring Brook Press, 2022. — J 323.092 JOY
  • A newsreel of track star Jesse Owens racing toward Olympic gold, to promote equality, would be the guiding principle that shaped Andrew's beliefs in nonviolence and built his foundation as a civil rights leader and advisor to Dr. Martin…
    BookNew York, NY : Orchard Books, an imprint of Scholastic Inc., 2022. — E 323.4209 YOUNG
  • Opal Lee and What It Means to Be Free

    the True Story of the Grandmother of Juneteenth

    Duncan, Alice Faye,
    The true story of Black activist Opal Lee and her vision of Juneteenth as a holiday for everyone will inspire children to be brave and make a difference.
    BookNashville, Tennessee : Tommy Nelson, an imprint of Thomas Nelson, [2022] — E BIO LEE DUNCAN
  • A picture book biography about the late American politician and civil rights activist John Lewis.
    BookNew York : Rocky Pond Books, 2023. — E BIO LEWIS MELTZER
  • Written in 1968 by singer James Brown after the assassination of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr, the song, "Say It Loud (I'm Black and I'm Proud)" became an anthem for the civil rights movement.
    BookAnn Arbor : Sleeping Bear Press, 2023. — E OWENS
  • Learn about the man who rose from migrant field worker to become a champion of the voiceless. The narrative interweaves Chavez's own powerful words throughout biographical text.
    BookNew York : PowerKids Press, [2023] — J BIO CHAVEZ YOUSSEF
  • Strong Voices

    Fifteen American Speeches Worth Knowing

    A collection of speeches that showcases the voices of those at the reins of power and of those who are not.
    BookNew York, NY : Harper, an imprint of HarperCollins Publishers, [2020] — J 815.08 STRONG
  • Words That Built a Nation

    Voices of Democracy That Have Shaped America's History

    Miller, Marilyn, 1946-
    From the Constitution and the Gettysburg Address to the 2015 Supreme Court ruling on same-sex marriage, this collection preserves documents and introduces the landmark statements that are impacting our nation today.
    BookNew York : Rodale Kids, 2018. — J 973 MILLER
  • Enough!

    20 Protesters Who Changed America

    Easton, Emily,
    Briefly introduces twenty protesters, including Cesar Chavez, Dolores Huerta, Tommie Smith, Ruby Bridges, and America Ferrera. Back matter gives additional biographical details on each featured protester.
    BookNew York : Crown Books for Young Readers, [2018] — J 323 EASTON