Giovanni, N. (2005). Rosa. NY: Holt.
About the Book
Rosa is a beautifully illustrated story about Rosa Parks involvement in the civil rights movement. I have heard the text book version of Rosa Parks story many times over the years. While reading this book I felt much more connected to her story than ever before. This book gives a very personal account of her experience during the civil rights movement. The story brought me to tears several times. Rosa Parks is a true inspiration to women.
Nonfiction Evaluation Criteria
The book is a beautiful piece of art in two ways. First the design, the pictures are magnificently illustrated as a collage with watercolors. The book is a Caldecott Honor Book for its illustrations. Second the Style or voice used to tell the story grabs the reader. The author weaves the text to create perspective for the reader of the past. I've heard the story of Rosa Parks many times before but this version made me feel more connected to her as a person and not just a story from history.
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