{"product_id":"a-sweet-smell-of-roses-hardcover","title":"A Sweet Smell of Roses - Hardcover","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eAngela Johnson\u003c\/b\u003e (Author), \u003cb\u003eEric Velasquez\u003c\/b\u003e (Illustrator)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eTwo young girls not only witness but help to change history in this inspiring and urgent Civil Rights-era picture book by three-time Coretta Scott King Award winner Angela Johnson.\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eThere's a sweet, sweet smell in the air as two young girls sneak out of their house, down the street, and across town to where men and women are gathered, ready to march for freedom and justice. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eInspired by the countless young people who took a stand against the forces of injustice, two Coretta Scott King Honorees, Angela Johnson and Eric Velasquez, offer a stirring yet jubilant glimpse of the youth involvement that played an invaluable role in the Civil Rights movement.\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eAngela Johnson has won three Coretta Scott King Awards, one each for her novels \u003ci\u003eThe First Part Last\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eHeaven\u003c\/i\u003e, and \u003ci\u003eToning the Sweep\u003c\/i\u003e. \u003ci\u003eThe First Part Last\u003c\/i\u003e was also the recipient of the Michael L. Printz Award. She is also the author of the novels \u003ci\u003eLooking for Red\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eA Certain October\u003c\/i\u003e. Her books for younger readers include the Coretta Scott King Honor Book \u003ci\u003eWhen I Am Old with You\u003c\/i\u003e, illustrated by David Soman; \u003ci\u003eWind Flyers\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eI Dream of Trains\u003c\/i\u003e, both illustrated by Loren Long; and \u003ci\u003eLottie Paris Lives Here \u003c\/i\u003eand its sequel \u003ci\u003eLottie Paris and the Best Place\u003c\/i\u003e, both illustrated by Scott M. Fischer. Additional picture books include \u003ci\u003eA Sweet Smell of Roses\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eJust Like Josh Gibson\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eThe Day Ray Got Away\u003c\/i\u003e, and \u003ci\u003eAll Different Now\u003c\/i\u003e. In recognition of her outstanding talent, Angela was named a 2003 MacArthur Fellow. She lives in Kent, Ohio. Visit her at AJohnsonAuthor.com. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eEric Velazquez, NSCA-CPT, is the cofounder and vice president of PrayFit and a veteran sports, health, and fitness writer.\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 32\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.45 x 10.28 x 11.4 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIllustrated:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e January 01, 2005\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAward:\u003c\/strong\u003e Volunteer State Book Awards (2008)\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAward:\u003c\/strong\u003e Capitol Choices: Noteworthy Books for Children and Teens (2006)\u003c\/div\u003e\n                \u003cdiv\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAccelerated Reader:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n                \n                \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eQuiz Name:\u003c\/strong\u003e Sweet Smell of Roses\u003c\/div\u003e\n                \n                \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eInterest Level:\u003c\/strong\u003e Lower Grades, K-3\u003c\/div\u003e\n                \n                \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eReading Level:\u003c\/strong\u003e 3\u003c\/div\u003e\n                \n                \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePoint Value:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.5\u003c\/div\u003e\n                ","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51756967100704,"sku":"9780689832529","price":19.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0974\/9764\/5344\/files\/f35ce12eda2713e2ab0ca40e74a4f2b1.webp?v=1780090496","url":"https:\/\/ebocreations.com\/products\/a-sweet-smell-of-roses-hardcover","provider":"The E-Book Oasis LLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}