A powerful, impactful, eye-opening journey that explores through the
Civil Rights Movement in 1950s-1960s America in spare and evocative
verse, with historical photos interspersed throughout.
In stunning verse and vivid use of white space, Erica Martin's debut
poetry collection walks readers through the Civil Rights Movement--from
the well-documented events that shaped the nation's treatment of Black
people, beginning with the "Separate but Equal" ruling--and introduces
lesser-known figures and moments that were just as crucial to the
Movement and our nation's centuries-long fight for justice and equality.
A poignant, powerful, all-too-timely collection that is both a vital
history lesson and much-needed conversation starter in our modern world.
Complete with historical photographs, author's note, chronology of
events, research, and sources.