Description: From Young People's Poet Laureate Carole Boston Weatherford and award-winning illustrator Bryan Collier, a stirring account of the 1965 Selma to Montgomery marches, as witnessed by the Alabama River.
Brief description: Bryan Collier is the Caldecott Honor and Coretta Scott King Award winner of numerous children's books, including Rosa and Martin's Big Words: The Life of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. When he's not painting, he spends his time visiting schools and encouraging young artists and readers. Bryan lives in New York with his wife and daughter. www.bryancollier.com
Review Quotes:
"* A gorgeously illustrated, truthfully told history that no collection should be without." --Kirkus Reviews, starred review
"* Powerful. . . . Weatherford's authentic and innovative storytelling transforms history into a deeply resonant experience. . . . Collier's stunning mixed-media illustrations . . . visually echo themes of perseverance and hope." --The Horn Book, starred review "* In -Weatherford's -exceptional account of the -historic events, the river becomes a character itself. . . . This phenomenal historical account of the Alabama River is a must-purchase for all -library collections." --School Library Journal, starred review "* Boston Weatherford and Collier limn an arresting history of the Alabama River from the water body's perspective in this distinctive picture book. . . . [Shows] how the living and the lost share the same history. It's an accurate telling that acknowledges a continuation of resistance." --Publishers Weekly, starred review "* In this poetic, sweeping picture book, the Alabama River has a story to tell, one about unendurable losses and heartbreak, but also one that has threads of hope, justice, and change." --BCCB, starred review "This beautifully realized picture book from venerable author Weatherford. . . . packs in power as it illuminates Alabama's past." --Booklist "A notably original picture book that recounts history in a powerful way. . . . Offers young readers a gut-wrenching yet necessary history of our nation's ongoing struggle for freedom and justice." --BookPage "This book is sure to spark discussion and empower readers of all ages." --School Library Journal, starred review, on BE A KING "Heartbreaking and legendary." --Kirkus Reviews, starred review, on BOX "A moving tale of triumph that brings the past to life." --Kirkus Reviews, starred review, on FREEDOM ON THE SEA "Uplifting and inspiring . . . a welcome addition to civil rights picture books." --Booklist, starred review, on WE SHALL OVERCOME