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Author:

Bader, Bonnie, 1961-

Title:

The March on Washington / by Bonnie Bader ; with Melody stories by Denise Lewis Patrick ; illustrated by Kelley McMorris.

Publisher:

Scholastic Inc.

Copyright Date:

2019

Description:

118 pages : illustrations, map ; 20 cm.

Subject:

March on Washington for Jobs and Freedom--(1963 :--Washington, D.C.)--Juvenile literature.
Civil rights movements--Juvenile literature.--History--20th century--Juvenile literature.
Civil rights demonstrations--Washington (D.C.)--History--20th century--Juvenile literature.
African Americans--Juvenile literature.--History--20th century--Juvenile literature.

Other Authors:

Patrick, Denise Lewis, author.
McMorris, Kelley, illustrator.

Notes:

"Melody"--Cover.

Contents:

A march toward freedom -- Jim Crow laws -- A movement begins -- Brown and boycotts -- The world is watching -- The Children's Crusade -- Planning the march -- The people come and come and come -- The March on Washington for Jobs and Freedom -- Success and sorrow.

Summary:

"In 1933, people from all over the country came together calling for equal rights for African Americans. The March on Washington for Jobs and Freedom was a peaceful protest and the setting for Martin Luther King Jr.'s 'I have a dream' speech. Learn about the inspiring people and incredible acts of courage that led to this historic moment. Plus, American girl Melody shares her own experiences growing up during the civil rights movement and dealing with discrimination"--Back cover.

Series:

Real stories from my time
Real stories from my time

ISBN:

1338193015
9781338193015

OCLC:

(OCoLC)1034591508

Locations:

FYPI314 -- Dubuque County Library - Asbury Branch (Asbury)

ZIPA815 -- Auburn Public Library (Auburn) — JF BAD

AIPC937 -- Karl Miles Lecompte Memorial Library (Corydon)

HNPC845 -- Hawarden Public Library (Hawarden)

HOPC845 -- Hull Public Library (Hull)

KAPF566 -- Keokuk Public Library (Keokuk)

YEPF572 -- Marion Public Library (Marion)

D8PD522 -- North Liberty Community Library (North Liberty)

GZPE631 -- Pella Public Library (Pella)

GMPD771 -- Pleasant Hill Public Library (Pleasant Hill)

HQPD845 -- Rock Valley Public Library (Rock Valley)

BZPC851 -- Slater Public Library (Slater)

GEPG771 -- West Des Moines Public Library (West Des Moines)