A Ride to Remember: A Civil Rights Story

Name: A Ride to Remember: A Civil Rights Story
Brand: Thames and Hudson (Australia) Pty Ltd
SKU: 9781419736858
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By Sharon Langley and Amy Nathan

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Summary

A Ride to Remember: A Civil Rights Story is a poignant children's book that tells the true story of Sharon Langley, who, as a young African American girl, rides a carousel during a civil rights victory. Through engaging illustrations and thoughtful narration, the book beautifully captures the historic events leading up to the desegregation of an amusement park in Baltimore, highlighting the significance of that small but monumental ride in the broader civil rights movement.
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You might enjoy this book if you're interested in teaching young readers about the power of unity and perseverance during the Civil Rights Movement. It presents an inspiring and true story of desegregation in a way that is accessible and engaging for children, highlighting themes of bravery and change.

A Ride to Remember: A Civil Rights Story

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The true story of how a ride on a carousel made a powerful Civil Rights statement, A Ride to Remember tells how a community came together—both black and white—to make a change.

When Sharon Langley was born in the early 1960s, many amusement parks were segregated, and African-American families were not allowed entry. This book reveals how, in the summer of 1963, due to demonstrations and public protests, the Gwynn Oak Amusement Park in Maryland became desegregated and opened to all for the first time.

Co-author Sharon Langley was the first African-American child to ride the carousel. This was on the same day of Martin Luther King Jr.'s March on Washington for Jobs and Freedom. Langley's ride to remember demonstrated the possibilities of King's dream.

This book includes photos of Sharon on the carousel, authors' notes, a timeline, and a bibliography.

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A Ride to Remember: A Civil Rights Story receives praise for its poignant message of equality and its evocative illustrations. Kirkus Reviews commends its tender portrayal, while Publishers Weekly highlights the dreamlike quality of Cooper's illustrations that enhance the narrative. The School Library Journal considers it a valuable contribution to U.S. history collections, offering a compelling first-person perspective.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781419736858

Publisher: Abrams

Format: Hardback

Date Published: 07 January 2020

Country: United States

Imprint: Abrams Books for Young Readers

Contributors:

Illustrated by Floyd Cooper

Audience: Children

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 16.0mm

Width: 238.0mm

Height: 287.0mm

Weight: 520g

Pages: 40

Collections

Amy Nathan Children's Books Children's Picture Books Children’s, Teenage and Educational Sharon Langley

About the Author

Sharon Langley became known around the country in 1963 as the first African American to ride the carousel at Gwynn Oak Amusement Park. She lives in Los Angeles.

Amy Nathan is an award-winning author. Her books include Round and Round Together, Together, and Meet the Dancers. Her awards and honors include a Clarion Award and a Washington Post Book of the Week. She lives in Westchester County, New York.

Floyd Cooper has won the Coretta Scott King Award and Honor multiple times. He was twice nominated for the NAACP Image Award and has received numerous other awards, including the Bank Street College Book of the Year Honor. His books include Max and the Tag-Along Moon, Unspeakable: The Tulsa Race Massacre, and Jump!: From the Life of Michael Jordan. He lives in Easton, Pennsylvania.