{"product_id":"teaching-for-change-how-septima-clark-led-the-civil-rights-movement-to-voting-justice-isbn-9780063251601","title":"Teaching for Change: How Septima Clark Led the Civil Rights Movement to Voting Justice","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThis powerful picture book biography spotlights Septima Poinsette Clark, the civil rights leader who taught Black adults how to combat Jim Crow-era voting regulations. Written by Septima’s granddaughter, Yvonne Clark-Rhines, along with acclaimed author Monica Clark-Robinson, this is a must-have for readers who were moved by \u003cem\u003eHidden Figures\u003c\/em\u003e, \u003cem\u003eThe Oldest Student\u003c\/em\u003e, and \u003cem\u003eI Am Ruby Bridges\u003c\/em\u003e.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSeptima Clark was born poor, Black, and a girl. Being \u003cem\u003eone \u003c\/em\u003eof those things in 1898 was hard, but all three meant that access to education was going to be a fight. But with strong, hard-working women in her life, a determination to learn, and a passion for knowledge, Septima learned to read and write against all odds.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWith stunning art by debut illustrator Abigail Albano-Payton, this lyrical biography charts the monumental life of one tenacious woman—once referred to as The Mother of the Civil Rights Movement by Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.—who made it her mission to bring equity to literacy. Thanks to her efforts, the Black community was able to rise up against oppressive Jim Crow laws that tried to stifle their votes.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSeptima persevered through adversity, discrimination, and even wrongful arrests to ensure that the road to liberation remained open for all people. This story is a testament to the power and importance of community-minded action. \u003c\/p\u003e | \u003cp\u003e\"In this illuminating picture book biography, Clark-Rhines and Clark-Robinson frame the life of civil rights activist and teacher Septima Clark as one driven by the subject’s passion for education and belief in equality. Emotionally driven text introduces the figure’s message of perseverance at significant moments, while Albano-Payton’s thickly stroked oil illustrations supply expressive portraits on every spread.\" - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003ePublishers Weekly (starred review)\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"The lyrical prose and expressive oil-on-canvas illustrations effectively convey the story of this gifted teacher who effectively helped 700,000 Black people become voters. This laudatory account is a fitting tribute to an icon who fittingly believed that 'continued learning is the basis for being richly alive.'\" - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eBooklist (starred review)\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"An eloquent tribute to the character and achievements of a decidedly undersung mover and shaker of the Civil Rights Movement.\" - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eKirkus Reviews\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"The text is clear, informative, and direct, punctuated with various iterations of the hymn, “Ain’t Gonna Let Nobody Turn Me ‘round,” to create a rhythmic introduction to an oft-overlooked civil rights leader. The thick brushstrokes combine with bold, complementary colors to saturate the pages and create a sense of depth in which both realistic scenes and more conceptual motifs play out. Pair this with McDaniel’s \u003cem\u003eGo Forth and Tell: The Life of Augusta Baker, Librarian and Master Storyteller \u003c\/em\u003efor a look at Black educators who countered racism and sexism with passionate teaching and outreach.\" - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eBulletin of the Center for Children’s Books\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eA fitting tribute to an often-overlooked Black woman of the civil rights movement. - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eThe Horn Book Magazine\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Quill Tree Books","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48588047220965,"sku":"NP9780063251601","price":19.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1842\/7735\/files\/9780063251601.jpg?v=1773961092","url":"https:\/\/k12savings.com\/es\/products\/teaching-for-change-how-septima-clark-led-the-civil-rights-movement-to-voting-justice-isbn-9780063251601","provider":"K12savings","version":"1.0","type":"link"}