Book Briefs - a short list of books.
These are 3 books I read recently on various aspect of the civil rights struggle in America. These were all illustrated or photo books, and maybe that's why they were so vivid and really brought home to me what was happening during that period of time. Here are people who found the courage to stand up to an unjust system - with the law on it's side - I can't even imagine the strength it took!
3 Excellent Illustrated Books On the American Civil Rights Struggle {Book Briefs}
MLK: A Celebration in Word and Image. A striking collection of twenty-nine black-and-white images combined with powerful quotations by Dr. Martin Luthur King Jr.
The crisp black and white photo on the left page, and quote on the right, did more than what any books 4x this size would have done, and that's get a more intimate feel for MLK - the man, the husband and the leaser.
Remember: The Journey to School Integration, Toni Morrison.
Toni Morrison collected a treasure chest of archival photographs that depict the historical events surrounding school desegregation.
These unforgettable photographs show both the good & UGLY side of people that came out when segregation in schools was no longer legal, and black kids started going to the whites-only schools. Heart-wrenching!
Sit-In: How Four Friends Stood Up by Sitting Down by Andrea Davis Pinkney, Brian Pinkney (Illustrator). Four college kids went into a Woolworth's and sat at the - white's only - lunch counter. They weren't served. This was Feb 1, 1960. The next day, more students showed up and the next, and so on ... inspiring another way to peacefully protest segregation.
The book is perfect for adults like myself, who don't read much non-fiction - not too simplistic, and there is a wealth of information on the timeline of the civil rights movement as well as the efforts of these 4 men (all college students at North Carolina A&T) and many others, to end segregation in America. And to do it by practicing non-violent opposition during violent times - talk about STRENGTH of conviction!
Anyone else find it hard to read books on tough, emotional subjects? They make me want to cry, but I also don't want to be left in the dark on what's happened or is happening in the world.
I mean i don't really find it hard to read stuff like this. It's like I need to be reminded of the struggle constantly. Not like I'd ever forget but I do like to keep myself aware. These books look phenomenal. I didn't know they had illustrated books on that sit-in! Amazing. Thanks for the post :)