Disclaimer: I received this book for free in exchange for an honest review of Let the Children March.
Let the Children March is brand new picture book by Monica Clark-Robinson that gives readers an in-depth look at the Civils Rights Movement and the little freedom fighters who had a big impact on changing the world! This is the author’s debut of her first children’s book in which she collborated with Frank Morrison to illustrate and bring these historical moments to life!
This book gave incredible insight and accurate information about the Children’s March in 1963. I personally do not recall learning much about this in school, so it was with great pleasure to learn the story along with my 6 year old daughter. Her reactions to what the children did, how brave they were and the struggles faced at that time were indeed priceless.
The narrator of the book is a young girl so that immediately caught the attention of my daughter. Although the chatacter is fictional, the events are not. You can tell the author put a whole lot of research into this book to make it as real and accurate as possible. Not only was art done by illustrator Frank Morrison, but actual photographs from the events in Birmingham on 1963 were used.
I think everyone’s introduction to Black History in school is probably thru learning about Dr. Martin Luther King. So when my daughter saw that he was a part of this movement, her face lit up as she recognized someone she had been studying about at home and school!
His efforts and purpose of the movement was also shared in the book. His ideas to ‘fill the jails’ with people arrested for marching in order to disrupt government and make change happen had some obstacles when adults were too afraid to lose jobs. The introduction of children to the Civil Rights Movement, he later wrote, changed everything! Watch this video for a look inside this beautifully illustrated book and a read-a-long snippet from #outandaboutAvareads:
ππ Bravo to the author and illustrator for finding a balance of giving enough details to tell this story of courage and hope without scaring young readers. My daughter understood that the bravery those children had then makes a difference in our lives now!
With just a week left of Black History Month (although these books can be read during any time of the year), I wanted to share some other books we have enjoyed as part of the #outandaboutAvareads series for families and teachers to know more about Black History. Check these out in addition to Let The Children March:
π Mahalia Jackson: Walking with Kings and Queens by @ninanolan111 πOur Legendary Ladies: Harriet Tubman by @ourlegendaryladies π Bedtime Inspirational Stories-50 Amazing Black People Who Changed the World by @bedtimeinspirational
For more information about Let The Children March, follow
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Ever heard of the Children’s March in 1963? What moments in Black History have you shared with or read to your child? Comment below..and thanks!
I must say, this was very enlightening! I’m sure it was a delight for you and your daughter to discover history together!
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This looks like a beautiful book. I am so loving all the beautiful books for our children.
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My daughter loves to read and learn while doing it. This looks like a book that she would love!
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Great book. Canβt wait to receive my copy to read with my little ones.
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I love to see opportunities for our little ones to learn about history. It’s so important, but seems muted at times.
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History can sometimes be boring and complicated for little ones. What a fun way for them to learn!
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Frank morrison is one of my FAVORITE illustrators! I have to check this out soon.
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I need to get this book for my daughter. Weβve talked a lot about Civil Rights because of her Little Leaders book. The illustrations are beautifully done.
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Wow, I had never even heard of the children’s march before. I could probably learn a lot from this book too, even as an adult
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Wow this looks like a great book! I don’t have children, but plan to in the future and want to build a childrens book collection. Definitly will be getting this one! Thanks for sharing!
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I need to add this book to my collection. I will definitely be giving it as gifts as well. Thanks for sharing.
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This is a great book! Thanks for sharing. I showed my 5yr old and now he wants a copy of it. I have started to read lots of books to him with black characters and this book will be great as part of his library!!!
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