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kristenremenar's review against another edition
4.0
This book begs to be read aloud. I like how it drives home the point that the bus boycott took a long time and a lot of sacrifice and dedication. Love the Pinkneys!
kelleemoye's review against another edition
4.0
Music and history intertwines in the Pinkneys telling of the Montgomery bus boycott. Once again Brian Pinkney switches up the artistic style to fit the mood of the book.
mariahroze's review against another edition
3.0
This book is written in poetry form and it was really hard for my students to comprehend. There were a lot of metaphors in this book and I had to do a lot of pre-teaching. I would suggest this book to upper elementary/middle school students.
eirenophile's review against another edition
4.0
This is probably my favorite children's book about Rosa Parks and the boycott. The rhythm and the art go so well together, and for parents who read such books aloud to their children, this is a perfect length text (a nice alternative to the also outstanding [book: Rosa] by Nikki Giovanni
valeriebrett's review against another edition
3.0
Good book but I don’t like it when sometimes the words rhyme & sometimes they don’t in the same book; and I think the way the narrator and Jim Crow are portrayed (as a dog & a bird) is a bit confusing.
rainbowbookworm's review against another edition
4.0
Jim Crow is an actual crow that hovers like a black cloud of hate over the people of Montgomery. Rosa Parks's arrest and MLK's words inspired people to get off the buses and walk. As the days became weeks, and months, and almost a year, their feet grew weary but they marched on until "The Supreme Court invited Jim Crow in for a visit, and waved a gavel on his bony wings."
annielove2read's review against another edition
5.0
After listening to Oprah Winfrey's speech last night on the Golden Globes, I'm reminded again of why we can't stop teaching the story of Rosa Parks in schools. Rosa Parks and the Montgomery bus boycott may be history, but it's surprisingly recent and feels incredible relevant in our current political climate.
This bluesy rendition of the story is for older audiences, and in fact, might be most appreciated by adults. Pinkney sets a rhythmic tone for this book that makes it one that must be read out loud. The illustrations accompanying the text blend together beautifully - they almost seem like they're swirling and moving along to the music.
One thing in the story that really stood out to me was how long the bus boycott lasted. For over a year, black people and their supporters refused to ride public transport. It wasn't just a moment where people were upset and then all was forgotten. There was real power and commitment. The boycott only ended once the U.S. Supreme Court declared racial segregation on buses was illegal. Currently, there's a lot of outrage over different issues, but there isn't always a clear action with a specific end goal. I think this book would be a great discussion starter for Civil Rights history as well as current social justice issues.
This bluesy rendition of the story is for older audiences, and in fact, might be most appreciated by adults. Pinkney sets a rhythmic tone for this book that makes it one that must be read out loud. The illustrations accompanying the text blend together beautifully - they almost seem like they're swirling and moving along to the music.
One thing in the story that really stood out to me was how long the bus boycott lasted. For over a year, black people and their supporters refused to ride public transport. It wasn't just a moment where people were upset and then all was forgotten. There was real power and commitment. The boycott only ended once the U.S. Supreme Court declared racial segregation on buses was illegal. Currently, there's a lot of outrage over different issues, but there isn't always a clear action with a specific end goal. I think this book would be a great discussion starter for Civil Rights history as well as current social justice issues.
beecheralyson's review against another edition
4.0
This would be a great addition to any collection on the story of Rosa Parks and the bus boycott. Definitely the quality of work that you expect from this team.
valeriebrett's review
3.0
Good book but I don’t like it when sometimes the words rhyme & sometimes they don’t in the same book; and I think the way the narrator and Jim Crow are portrayed (as a dog & a bird) is a bit confusing.
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