ROSA PARKS | LITTLE PEOPLE, BIG DREAMS

This children’s book is part of the series Little People, BIG DREAMS, in which children and adults alike discover the life stories of important figures from the worlds of music, science, sports, literature, art, and philosophy. Extraordinary and inspiring people such as Taylor swift, from whom we can learn so much. Each volume shows how their life began with a big dream and led to a prominent place in world history.

Rosa Parks grew up in Alabama, where she learned to stand up for herself at an early age. She later became a civil rights activist. In 1955, she refused to give up her seat to a white man on a segregated bus, sparking the Montgomery Bus Boycott. Her courageous decision had a major impact on the civil rights movement and helped end segregation on public transport. She continued to work tirelessly for equal rights throughout her life. This moving book includes stylish and quirky illustrations, extra facts, a biographical timeline with historical photos, and a detailed profile of her life.

Note: this is a Dutch book.