{"product_id":"ida-b-wells-let-the-truth-be-told-paperback","title":"Ida B. Wells: Let the Truth Be Told - Paperback","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eWalter Dean Myers\u003c\/b\u003e (Author), \u003cb\u003eBonnie Christensen\u003c\/b\u003e (Illustrator)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\"An important and inspiring book.\" (\u003cem\u003eSchool Library Journal\u003c\/em\u003e starred review)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIda B. Wells worked bravely as an activist, educator, writer, journalist, suffragette, and pioneering voice against the horror of lynching. An inspiration for generations of civil rights crusaders, Wells's own words are used throughout this picture book biography to introduce young readers to\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e this leader.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAward-winning, \u003cem\u003eNew York Times\u003c\/em\u003e bestselling author Walter Dean Myers tells the story of this legendary figure, his powerful words blending harmoniously with the historically detailed watercolor paintings of illustrator Bonnie Christensen. As \u003cem\u003eBooklist \u003c\/em\u003enoted: \"Myers' masterful text is well matched by Christensen's somber watercolor illustrations: neither soft-pedals the injustice and cruelty to African Americans.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBrightly added: \"Myers's unflinching tale highlights Wells's courage and persistence by using her own words and writings throughout, and sharing the many moments of her life when she refused to accept discrimination and raised her voice for justice\"\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eBack Jacket\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIda B. Wells was an extraordinary woman.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eLong before boycotts, sit-ins, and freedom rides, Ida B. Wells was hard at work to better the lives of African-Americans. An activist, educator, writer, journalist, suffragette, and pioneering voice against the horror of lynching, she used fierce determination and the power of the pen to educate the world about the unequal treatment of blacks in the United States. \u003cem\u003eNew York Times\u003c\/em\u003e bestselling and award-winning author Walter Dean Myers tells the story of this legendary figure in this fascinating book, which is illuminated by the historically detailed watercolor paintings of Bonnie Christensen.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSupports the Common Core State Standards.\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 0.2 x 9.7 x 7.8 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 27, 2015\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 Ida B. Wells: Let the Truth Be Told\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 5.4\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":51753414000928,"sku":"9780060544683","price":9.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0974\/9764\/5344\/files\/ae27f566a8889fe6962e8014802a0a7d.webp?v=1780019587","url":"https:\/\/ebocreations.com\/products\/ida-b-wells-let-the-truth-be-told-paperback","provider":"The E-Book Oasis LLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}