{"product_id":"boycott-blues-how-rosa-parks-inspired-a-nation-paperback","title":"Boycott Blues: How Rosa Parks Inspired a Nation - Paperback","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eAndrea Davis Pinkney\u003c\/b\u003e (Author), \u003cb\u003eBrian Pinkney\u003c\/b\u003e (Illustrator)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\"Uplifting and memorable.\"--\u003cem\u003eSchool Library Journal\u003c\/em\u003e (starred review)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\"\u003cstrong\u003eGreat for reading aloud.\"\u003c\/strong\u003e--\u003cem\u003eBooklist (\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cstrong\u003estarred review)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBestselling and multiple Coretta Scott King- and Caldecott-winners Andrea Davis Pinkney and Brian Pinkney \u003cstrong\u003epresent a poignant, blues-infused tribute to the men and women of the Montgomery bus boycott, who refused to give up until they received justice.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eAn essential read-aloud for librarians, teachers, and parents. \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eOn December 1, 1955, Rosa Parks refused to give up her seat on the bus, and the Montgomery bus boycott began. So did the boycott blues. In the days that followed--382 days to be exact--many people decided they'd rather walk than take city transportation.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSome started taxis, some rode bikes, but they all walked and walked. With dogged feet. With dog-tired feet. With boycott feet. With the boycott blues.\u003cstrong\u003e \u003c\/strong\u003eThe Montgomery bus boycott finally ended when the Supreme Court ruled that segregation on public transportation was unconstitutional. \u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe award-winning team of Andrea Davis Pinkney and Brian Pinkney has created a rhythmic, informative picture book that focuses on the people who walked and walked and walked and never gave up. \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eIncludes a note from the author and a list of resources. \u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 40\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.24 x 11.26 x 9.29 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e October 19, 2021\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 Boycott Blues: How Rosa Parks Inspired a Nation\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 2.9\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":51768181162272,"sku":"9780060821203","price":11.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0974\/9764\/5344\/files\/45cde44f827bb5c74f3cc00f9bbcb8cd.webp?v=1780326557","url":"https:\/\/ebocreations.com\/products\/boycott-blues-how-rosa-parks-inspired-a-nation-paperback","provider":"The E-Book Oasis LLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}