Civil Rights Then and Now: A Timeline of Past and Present Social Justice Issues in America (Black History Book For Kids)

by Kristina Brooke Daniele, Woo! Jr. Kids Activities (Editor), Lindsey Bailey (Illustrator), M.J. Fievre (Foreword by)

Overview

Civil Rights Movement Facts for Kids (Ages 8-12)

#1 New Release in Children's Modern History and African History Books

Civil Rights Then and Now: A Timeline of the Fight for Equality in America doubles as a Civil Rights Movement guide and Black history book for kids. It’s a tool for resourceful parents and educators who aim to engage youth on topics of racism, discrimination, social justice, and prejudice from a historical perspective to the modern present day.

A crash course in historical events rich in social justice. This information-packed social justice book and civil rights timeline introduces readers to a selection of many critical civil rights movement facts, moments, and historical events in this Black history book for kids.

A complete timeline of historical events unlike any other. Civil Rights Then and Now presents readers with facts, biographies of historical Black people, modern historical black figures such as Black activists, landmark supreme court cases, and historical events in a digestible manner and within a historical context. It also provides context for the modern civil rights movement, tackling subjects like racism and Black Lives Matter for kids to understand the present and future of the social justice movement.

A resource for engaging youth with civil rights movement facts. From the start of Slavery to the modern struggle against systemic oppression, this book sparks kid-friendly conversations about subjects that are often ignored. It’s the perfect addition to every teacher’s, parent’s, or child’s library of children’s books and a kid-friendly tool for teaching civil rights movement facts.

Inside, you’ll find:

• Vocabulary lists suitable for developing minds
• Questions to promote healthy discussion
• Essay and journal prompts with processing concepts and topics

If you liked Black Heroes, What is the Civil Rights Movement? (What Was),or Finish the Fight!, you’ll love Civil Rights Then and Now: A Timeline of the Fight for Equality in America.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781642508918
Publisher:	TURNER PUB CO
Publication date:	01/18/2022
Series:	Woo! Jr. Kids Activities Books
Edition description:	2nd ed.
Pages:	98
Sales rank:	256,731
Product dimensions:	8.00(w) x 10.00(h) x (d)
Age Range:	8 - 12 Years

About the Author

Kristina Brooke Daniele (pronounced Dan-YELL-ee) is a homeschooling mom, education consultant, former classroom teacher, freelance writer, and serial entrepreneur. As an English teacher at Harry S Truman High School in The Bronx, New York, Kristina worked to increase the literacy skills of high schoolers who were often ignored by the system. Rather than rote memorization, Kristina engaged them in discussions of the real world and worlds within literature, preferring to aim for a holistic approach rather than just on their test scores. Her experience in the classroom informed her decision to homeschool her daughter. Both motivate her to continue to produce material that centers Black people within American History rather than as a footnote. Kristina resides in Arizona with her husband and daughter.

Woo! Jr. Kids Activities is passionate about inspiring children to learn through imagination and FUN. That is why we have provided thousands of craft ideas, printables, and teacher resources to over 55 million people since 2008. We are on a mission to produce books that allow kids to build knowledge, express their talent, and grow into creative, compassionate human beings. Elementary education teachers, day care professionals, and parents have come to rely on Woo! Jr. for high quality, engaging, and innovative content that children LOVE.

M.J. Fievre, B.S. Ed earned a bachelor’s degree in education from Barry University. A seasoned K–12 teacher, a creator of safe spaces, and an initiator of difficult conversations, she spent much time building up her students, helping them feel comfortable in their own skin, and affirming their identities. She is the author of the award-winning Badass Black Girl and Young Trailblazers book series for tweens and teens as well the picture books Sam Is Afraid of Christmas and Haiti A to Z: A Bilingual ABC Book about the Pearl of the Antilles. She lives in Florida. 

Table of Contents

Foreword 6

Introduction 8

Part 1 Civil Rights Then

A Brief Overview 10

Important Abolitionists & Activists 13

The South after the Civil War 14

Civil Rights Era Movements & Leaders 18

Landmark Cases & Amendments 27

Part 2 Civil Rights Now

The Modern Civil Rights Movement 32

Violence against Black Americans 48

Modern Era Movements & Leaders 68

Landmark Cases & Amendments 76

In Summary 82

Questions for Comprehension 84

Glossary 86

About the Author 89

About the Forewordist 90

About the Illustrator 91

Recommended Reading 92

Editorial Reviews

At a time when our nation is engaged in discourse about the need to present history in a truthful and vulnerable manner, this book serves as a beacon for parents and educators who are trying to engage in difficult but necessary conversations.

“As an educator, what strikes me most about the writing in this book is the sheer truth of it. The author has managed to present past and present events in a surprisingly honest and informative way, while still writing in child-friendly language. Normally, by the time events make it to history books, they have been homogenized, clarified, watered down, and made insipid enough to cause a superficial understanding of important events. Not so with this book.

“This book has already opened dialogue and inspired lessons for me and the students I serve. I am very excited to have it as a tool for contemplation and, hopefully, change.”

—Lorri Giovinco-Harte, assistant principal of English Language Arts at Harry S. Truman High School in the Bronx, New York

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