Rosa
by Nikki Giovanni
This picture book tells the inspiring true story of Rosa Parks, the brave woman who refused to give up her bus seat and helped change history. Her quiet act of courage sparked the Montgomery Bus Boycott and became a pivotal moment in the Civil Rights Movement.
3rd GradeNonfiction
About Nikki Giovanni
Yolande Cornelia "Nikki" Giovanni Jr. was an American poet, writer, commentator, activist and educator. One of the world's best-known African-American poets, her work includes poetry anthologies, poetry recordings, and nonfiction essays, and covers topics ranging from race and social issues to children's literature. She won numerous awards, including the Langston Hughes Medal and the NAACP Image Award. She was nominated for a 2004 Grammy Award for her poetry album, The Nikki Giovanni Poetry Collection. Additionally, she was named as one of Oprah Winfrey's 25 "Living Legends". Giovanni was a member of The Wintergreen Women Writers Collective.
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