One Million Men and Me
Kelly Starling Lyons, Author
Peter Ambush, Illustrator
Just Us Books, Inc., 2007, Historical fiction
Suitable for: Kindergarten and up (Ages 5 nd up)
Opening: My cousin, Omari, said no girls were allowed. But Daddy took me. Our bus rumbled through ebony night. My head snuggled into Daddy’s warm chest until pink rose around us and the driver called, “Washington, D.C.” A father takes his daughter, Nia, on a long bus trip to take part in a march with one million men. They walked peacefully, sang songs and “stood tall and proud as mighty oaks, the men, Daddy and me.” They listened to speakers like Maya Angelou, Rev. Jesse Jackson and Minister Louis Farrakhan. Everyone held hands in unity. Nia notices that their faces were filled with pride and their hearts filled with hope. Everyone seemed to know everyone as they all nodded, smiled and hugged each other. At…
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Perfect choice for MLK day, Patricia. Thanks for the post.
Yes, it is one of my favorite books about civil rights for young children.
An important story. Well-chosen for this day of remembering the life and work of Dr. King.
This is such an inspiring story for kids who weren’t even born when the march occurred. It is such a positive story about peaceful marching.
This is also one of my favorites picture books about the civil rights movement. Great choice for MLK day, Pat.
Yes, it’s one of my favorite books to. Perfect for young children.
A wonderful book that will help keep history alive.
One of my favorite civil rights books for kids.
Thought I already commented on this a few days ago! Sorry. Sounds like an important book to introduce younger readers to the civil rights movement.
Yes, it certainly is. One of my favorites for young children. After the women’s march all over the world Saturday, I can only imagine that there were many stories that will be written for children.