{"product_id":"9780312376024","title":"Rosa","description":"\u003cstrong\u003eRosa\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor(s): Nikki Giovanni\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eFifty years after her refusal to give up her seat on a Montgomery, Alabama, city bus, Mrs. Rosa Parks is still one of the most important figures in the American civil rights movement. This tribute to Mrs. Parks is a celebration of her courageous action and the events that followed.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAward-winning poet, writer, and activist Nikki Giovanni's evocative text combines with Bryan Collier's striking cut-paper images to retell the story of this historic event from a wholly unique and original perspective.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eReview(s):\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e“Paired very effectively with Giovanni's passionate, direct words, Collier's large watercolor-and-collage illustrations depict Parks as an inspiring force that radiates golden light.” —\u003ci\u003eBooklist, Starred Review\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“Purposeful in its telling, this is a handsome and thought-provoking introduction to these watershed acts of civil disobedience.” —\u003ci\u003eSchool Library Journal\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“Giovanni and Collier offer a moving interpretation of Rosa Park's momentous refusal to give up her bus seat. The author brings her heroine very much to life...a fresh take on a remarkable historic event.” —\u003ci\u003ePublishers Weekly\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“An essential volume for classrooms and libraries.” —\u003ci\u003eKirkus Reviews\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCoretta Scott King Medal, Illustrator, Commended Caldecott Honor Book (2006), Caldecott Honor Book, Winner Coretta Scott King Medal, Illustrator (2006)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eISBN:  9780312376024\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e ","brand":"Square Fish","offers":[{"title":"Paperback \/ softback","offer_id":40667359543502,"sku":"9780312376024","price":8.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0600\/7029\/7806\/products\/getimage_bc609ee1-6c55-4f95-9682-55ee3396506e.jpg?v=1639709745","url":"https:\/\/pickwickbookshop.com\/products\/9780312376024","provider":"Pickwick Bookshop","version":"1.0","type":"link"}