Birmingham Sunday
$26.59
- Paperback
48 pages
- Release Date
27 September 2022
Summary
This award-winning nonfiction picture book focuses on Birmingham Sunday, September 15, 1963—a fateful day that played a significant part in the civil rights movement—and places the event in historical context.
A Jane Addams Children’s Honor Book An NCTE Orbis Pictus Honor Book A Kirkus Reviews Best Children’s Book of the Year
Racial bombings were so frequent in Birmingham, Alabama, that it became known as “Bombingham.” Until S…
Book Details
| ISBN-13: | 9781635928327 |
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| ISBN-10: | 163592832X |
| Author: | Larry Dane Brimner |
| Publisher: | Astra Publishing House |
| Imprint: | Astra Publishing House |
| Format: | Paperback |
| Number of Pages: | 48 |
| Release Date: | 27 September 2022 |
| Weight: | 255g |
| Dimensions: | 254mm x 279mm x 4mm |
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Critics Review
★ “A standout book for its thorough research and comprehensive look at the incident that led to the 1964 passage of civil-rights legislation. (further reading, author’s note, source notes, picture credits)” – Kirkus Reviews, starred review
★ “The book is beautifully designed, with good-quality, black-and-white photos, informative captions, and pertinent pull quotes. A worthy addition to any collection.” – School Library Journal, starred review
★ “Brimner’s words and an accompanying story told in photographs will resonate with readers.” –Library Media Connection, starred review
About The Author
Larry Dane Brimner
Larry Dane Brimner is the recipient of the 2018 Robert F. Sibert Award for the most distinguished informational book for children for his title Twelve Days in May- Freedom Ride 1961. He is known for his well-researched, innovative, and award-winning nonfiction for young readers, and is the author of multiple acclaimed civil rights titles, including Strike!- The Farm Workers’ Fight for Their Rights; and Black & White- The Confrontation between Reverend Fred L. Shuttlesworth and Eugene “Bull” Connor.
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