Freedom Walkers: The Story of the Montgomery Bus Boycott
School year: Lower 6th, Upper 6th, Year 10, Year 11, Year 4, Year 5, Year 6, Year 7, Year 8, Year 9
No. of pages 112
Published: 2009
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"Freedom Walkers: The Story of the Montgomery Bus Boycott" by Russell Freedman recounts the pivotal events surrounding the Montgomery Bus Boycott of 1955-1956. This landmark protest emerged after Rosa Parks' courageous act of defiance when she refused to give up her bus seat to a white passenger. Freedman explores the coordinated efforts of the African American community in Montgomery, led by figures like Martin Luther King Jr., to challenge racial segregation. Through detailed historical context and personal stories, the narrative highlights the power of peaceful resistance and the profound impact of collective action in the quest for civil rights and equality. [Generated by language model - please report any problems].
This book is the winner of numerous awards
This book is aimed at children at US 5th grade+.
This book has been graded for interest at 10 years.
There are 112 pages in this book. This book was published in 2009 by Holiday House Inc .
Russell Freedman has received a Newbery Medal, two Newbery Honors, the Sibert Medal, and countless other accolades including a National Humanities Medal. He lives in New York City.
This book has been nominated for the following awards:
Cybils Award - Nonfiction - Middle Grade/YA
This book was recognised in the Nonfiction - Middle Grade/Ya category by the Cybils Award. The Cybils Awards is a group of readers passionate about seeking out and recognizing books that represent diversity, inclusion, and appropriate representation for children and teens. To accomplish that goal, the Cybils Awards works to recognize books written for children and young adults that combine both the highest literary merit and popular appeal.
Young Hoosier Book Award - Intermediate
This book was recognised in the Intermediate category by the Young Hoosier Book Award.
Beehive Award - Information Book
This book was recognised in the Information Book category by the Beehive Award.
Orbis Pictus Award
This book was recognised by the Orbis Pictus Award.
Children's Book Committee Award - Nonfiction
This book was recognised in the Nonfiction category by the Children's Book Committee Award.
Parents' Choice Award
This book was recognised by the Parents' Choice Award.
James Madison Book
This book was recognised by the James Madison Book.
Jane Addams Children's Book Award - Older Children
This book was recognised in the Older Children category by the Jane Addams Children's Book Award.
Rhode Island Book Awards
This book was recognised by the Rhode Island Book Awards.
Rebecca Caudill Young Readers Book Award
This book was recognised by the Rebecca Caudill Young Readers Book Award.