BOOKS’ SUMMARIES 3
The book narrates the historic event of Rosa Park’s life. Mrs. Rosa Park is celebrated
standing for American civil rights. It is a picture-book tribute to her courageous action of failing
to give up her seat on a Montgomery city bus.
Ida B. Wells: Let the Truth be Told by Walter Dean Myers
It is a picture-based biography that narrates the unique life of Ida B. Wells, who was an
activist, journalist, writer, educator, and a pioneering force against the horror of lynching. She
was determined in educating the society about unequal treatment of blacks in the U.S. The book
blends harmoniously with the history-based watercolor paintings.
Through My Eyes by Ruby Bridges
Pictures are used to tell the story of Ruby Ridges, who was the first black child to go to New
Orleans public elementary school. The book gave an account of her six-year-old self when she
was escorted by the U.S. marshals meeting virulent protests.
Amazing Grace by Mary Hoffman
It is a story of a girl known as Grace who loves stories so much. She likes to act out a story
she comes across. At one point, she wants to be Peter Pan, but her classmates tell her it is
impossible because she does not look like Peter. She is disappointed and tells her mother and
grandmother. The family encourages her, and she overcomes the doubt fulfilling her desire to
play Peter.
The I’M a Pretty Little Black Girl (I’m a Girl! Collection) by Betty K. Bynum
The book was released in series and is a celebration for little black girls in all hair textures
and shades. The book introduces a character, Mia, who shares good manners, fun, and an idea of
future full of brilliance. It aims at letting young black girls appreciate that they are beautiful. The
book argues with the society who rally around the black girls.
