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Unstoppable: How Bayard Rustin Organized the 1963 March on Washington
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ISBN10: 149981206X
ISBN13: 9781499812060
Publisher: Little Bee Books
Published: May 2 2023
Pages: 40
Weight: 0.95
Height: 0.50 Width: 8.80 Depth: 11.40
Language: English
ISBN13: 9781499812060
Publisher: Little Bee Books
Published: May 2 2023
Pages: 40
Weight: 0.95
Height: 0.50 Width: 8.80 Depth: 11.40
Language: English
This powerful and triumphant picture book biography tells the story of how openly gay civil rights leader Bayard Rustin defied prejudice as he planned and organized the historic March on Washington for Jobs and Freedom. An ALA Rainbow List Selection
WINNER, Best Illustrations - Black Kidlit Awards
WINNER, Best Illustrations - Black Kidlit Awards
Bank Street College's Best Books of the Year List 2024
Selected for the Barack Obama Presidential Library Bayard Rustin was a troublemaker. He spent his life disrupting racism and prejudice with nonviolent direct action. He organized protests against war, nuclear weapons, racial segregation and discrimination. He was a friend and mentor to Martin Luther King Jr., and he was unapologetically gay and Black. When Bayard and his mentor, A. Philip Randolph, set out to organize the historic March on Washington for Jobs and Freedom, Bayard was targeted by those who wished to see the movement fail. But Bayard Rustin would not be stopped. With the support of Dr. King and future congressman John Lewis, Bayard organized the largest protest in civil rights history. This stunning picture book, written by Rustin scholar Michael G. Long and illustrated by the New York Times bestselling artist Bea Jackson, tells the incredible story of how Bayard Rustin led over 250,000 people to the doorstep of the United States government demanding change. A civil rights luminary finally gets his due. A joyful tribute to the work of an important American hero. Kirkus Reviews, Starred Review The 1963 March on Washington and Martin Luther King's iconic 'I Have a Dream' speech would never have happened if not for Bayard Rustin, the individual behind the conception, organization, and management of the event. [This] picture book thoughtfully addresses basic human rights and introduces young readers to an important behind-the-scenes hero. - Booklist, Starred Review Incredible. TEACH Magazine This beautifully illustrated book makes it clear that peaceful change is possible. I am grateful Bayard's life continues to inspire young people to work for change and to build the beloved community. Walter Naegle, Partner of Bayard Rustin
Selected for the Barack Obama Presidential Library Bayard Rustin was a troublemaker. He spent his life disrupting racism and prejudice with nonviolent direct action. He organized protests against war, nuclear weapons, racial segregation and discrimination. He was a friend and mentor to Martin Luther King Jr., and he was unapologetically gay and Black. When Bayard and his mentor, A. Philip Randolph, set out to organize the historic March on Washington for Jobs and Freedom, Bayard was targeted by those who wished to see the movement fail. But Bayard Rustin would not be stopped. With the support of Dr. King and future congressman John Lewis, Bayard organized the largest protest in civil rights history. This stunning picture book, written by Rustin scholar Michael G. Long and illustrated by the New York Times bestselling artist Bea Jackson, tells the incredible story of how Bayard Rustin led over 250,000 people to the doorstep of the United States government demanding change. A civil rights luminary finally gets his due. A joyful tribute to the work of an important American hero. Kirkus Reviews, Starred Review The 1963 March on Washington and Martin Luther King's iconic 'I Have a Dream' speech would never have happened if not for Bayard Rustin, the individual behind the conception, organization, and management of the event. [This] picture book thoughtfully addresses basic human rights and introduces young readers to an important behind-the-scenes hero. - Booklist, Starred Review Incredible. TEACH Magazine This beautifully illustrated book makes it clear that peaceful change is possible. I am grateful Bayard's life continues to inspire young people to work for change and to build the beloved community. Walter Naegle, Partner of Bayard Rustin
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