Choosing Brave: How Mamie Till-Mobley and Emmett Till Sparked the Civil Rights Movement
A picture book biography of the mother of Emmett Till, and how she channeled grief over her son's death into a call to action for the civil rights movement.
Mamie Till-Mobley is the mother of Emmett Till, the 14-year-old boy who was brutally murdered while visiting the South in 1955. His death became a rallying point for the civil rights movement, but few know that it was his mother who was the catalyst for bringing his name to the forefront of history.
In Choosing Brave, Angela Joy and Janelle Washington offer a testament to the power of love, the bond of motherhood, and one woman's unwavering advocacy for justice. It is a poised, moving work about a woman who refocused her unimaginable grief into action for the greater good.
Timely, powerful, and beautifully told, this thorough and moving story has been masterfully crafted to be both comprehensive and suitable for younger readers. Back matter includes author's note, illustrator's note, timeline, and recommended listening.
| SKU | 138330 |
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| ISBN | 9781250220950 |
| Language | English |
| Lexile ® Measure | 680L |
| Page Count | 64 |
| Product Type | Hardcover Books |
| Book Type | Picture Books |
| Additional Contributor | Janelle Washington |
| Primary Contributor | Angela Joy |
| Age Groups | Ages 7 to 9, Ages 10 to 12 |
| Publisher | Roaring Brook Press |