I’m back to writing about books for children. I’ll devote the rest of this month to books about Amazing Women and Girls.
I’m embarrassed to say I’d never heard of the 1963 Birmingham Children’s March until I read The Youngest Marcher by Cynthia Levinson and illustrated by Vanessa Brantley Newton. Or if I did, I don’t remember it. Which is worse than not knowing about it at all. But I know now and plan to share this book with ML tonight.
The children of Birmingham in 1963 were strong, amazing children. I can’t imagine agreeing to march, when I was in elementary school, knowing I would probably end up in jail. Audrey was one of over 3000 brave children who marched. Thank you Cynthia Levinson and Vanessa Brantley Newton for bringing this story to today’s children and ignorant adults like me.
The next book I plan to read is by Cynthia Levinson. It provides more details about the march.
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