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The march on Washington / by Bonnie Bader ; with Melody stories by Denise Lewis Patrick ; illustrated by Kelley McMorris.

Bader, Bonnie, 1961- (author.). Patrick, Denise Lewis, (author.). McMorris, Kelley, (illustrator.).

Summary:

"In 1963, people from all over the country came together calling for equal rights for African Americans. The March on Washington for Jobs and Freedom was a peaceful protest and the setting for Martin Luther King Jr.'s 'I have a dream' speech. Learn about the inspiring people and incredible acts of courage that led to this historic moment. Plus, American girl Melody shares her own experiences growing up during the civil rights movement and dealing with discrimination"--Back cover.

Record details

  • ISBN: 9781338193015
  • ISBN: 1338193015
  • ISBN: 9780876176009
  • ISBN: 0876176007
  • ISBN: 9781549087776
  • ISBN: 1549087770
  • Physical Description: 118 pages : illustrations, map ; 20 cm.
  • Publisher: New York, NY : Scholastic Inc., [2019]

Content descriptions

General Note:
"Melody"--Cover.
Bibliography, etc. Note:
Includes bibliographical references.
Formatted Contents Note:
A march toward freedom -- Jim Crow laws -- A movement begins -- Brown and boycotts -- The world is watching -- The Children's Crusade -- Planning the march -- The people come and come and come -- The March on Washington for Jobs and Freedom -- Success and sorrow.
Target Audience Note:
870L Lexile
Age 7-10.
Grade 4 to 6.
Study Program Information Note:
Accelerated Reader MG 5.7 2 2 500386

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Subject: March on Washington for Jobs and Freedom (1963 : Washington, D.C.) > Juvenile fiction.
Civil rights demonstrations > Washington (D.C.) > History > 20th century > Juvenile fiction.
Civil rights movements > United States > History > 20th century > Juvenile fiction.
African Americans > Civil rights > History > 20th century > Juvenile fiction.
March on Washington for Jobs and Freedom (1963 : Washington, D.C.)
Civil rights demonstrations > Washington (D.C.) > History > 20th century.
African Americans > Civil rights > History > 20th century.
Genre: Illustrated works.

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  • 1 of 1 copy available at Lawrence County Federated Library System. (Show)
  • 1 of 1 copy available at New Castle Public Library.

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Location Call Number / Copy Notes Barcode Shelving Location Status Due Date
New Castle Public Library JFI Fic American (Text)
Memorial: In Memory of Florence Hollins, given by Dominick and Gerianne Motto.
31902005392923 NWCM Juvenile Fiction Available -

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