Aretha, David The Story of Rosa Parks and the Montgomery Bus Boycott in Photographs
Gr. 4–6     48 pp.    Enslow

Aretha, David The Story of the Birmingham Civil Rights Movement in Photographs
Gr. 4–6     48 pp.    Enslow

Aretha, David The Story of the Civil Rights Freedom Rides in Photographs
Gr. 4–6     48 pp.    Enslow

Aretha, David The Story of the Civil Rights March on Washington for Jobs and Freedom in Photographs
Gr. 4–6     48 pp.    Enslow

Aretha, David The Story of the Little Rock Nine and School Desegregation in Photographs
Gr. 4–6     48 pp.    Enslow

Aretha, David The Story of the Selma Voting Rights Marches in Photographs
Gr. 4–6     48 pp.    Enslow

Story of the Civil Rights Movement in Photographs series. These informative books are moving photographic displays of the peaks of the Civil Rights Movement. An introduction contextualizes each volume's events, which are then portrayed through black-and-white archival images with explanatory captions and through narrations of event details and key figures; frequent inclusion of primary-source quotes contributes to the sense of immediacy. Reading list, timeline, websites. Ind.
Subjects: Government, Economics, and Education; Race relations; Vehicles—Buses; African Americans; Civil rights; Parks, Rosa; Montgomery (AL); Alabama; Prejudices; Women—African Americans; Activism

Lewis, J. Patrick, and Lyon, George Ella Voices from the March on Washington
Gr. 4–6   114 pp.   Boyds/Wordsong

Poets Lewis and Lyon here give voice to a cross-section of the 250,000 participants of the 1963 March on Washington: from first grader Ruby May Hollingsworth and Aki Kimura, a Japanese American sent to internment camp during WWII, to Coretta Scott King. Many fine works on the civil rights movement are available; this adds the power of poetic imagination. Reading list, websites. Bib., ind.
Subjects: Race relations; African Americans; Washington (DC); Civil rights; Activism; Prejudices; King, Martin Luther, Jr.

Murphy, Claire Rudolf My Country, 'Tis of Thee: How One Song Reveals the History of Civil Rights
Gr. K–3     48 pp.     Holt

Illustrated by Bryan Collier. A variety of groups — American colonists, slaves, suffragists, civil rights advocates, and more — have invoked this familiar tune to comfort and exhort their followers. Collier's signature watercolor and collage illustrations gently extend the evolving lyrics and add historical details. Teachers will enjoy sharing this book as it encourages youngsters to write a new verse "for a cause you believe in." Reading list, websites. Bib.
Subjects: Music; Songs; Civil rights; Activism; History, American

Smith, Charles R., Jr. 28 Days: Moments in Black History That Changed the World
Gr. K–3     56 pp.     Roaring Brook/Porter

Illustrated by Shane W. Evans. A big-hearted, wide-ranging compilation intended to bring Black History Month alive, this volume highlights twenty-eight notable people or events (one for each day of February), starting with Attucks and ending with Obama, then a look to the future. Poems and brief informational paragraphs (in small italicized type) are complemented by bold mixed-media illustrations in a busy design. A good starting place for children.
Subjects: History—North America; African Americans; Civil rights; Biographies; History, American; Activism; Race relations

Spilsbury, Richard Who Marched for Civil Rights?
Middle school, high school     64 pp.    Heinemann

Primary Source Detectives series. This succinct overview focuses on the importance of organized marches within the context of the American civil rights movement. Targeted questions and thorough answers guide readers through the circumstances and challenges of specific marches. The archival photos are well chosen; sidebar material includes insights on using and interpreting primary-source materials. An appealing, accessible resource for budding researchers. Reading list, timeline, websites. Glos., ind.
Subjects: Government, Economics, and Education; African Americans; Civil rights; Activism; Race relations; Prejudices

From the January 2015 issue of Nonfiction Notes from the Horn Book.