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Larry Dane Brimner

Birmingham Sunday

Larry Dane Brimner

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English
Calkins Creek
27 September 2022
Picture books; Personal & social issues: racism & multiculturalism (Children's&YA)
"This award-winning nonfiction picture book focuses on Birmingham Sunday, September 15, 1963-a fateful day that played a significant part in the civil rights movement-and places the event in historical context

A Jane Addams Children's Honor Book . An NCTE Orbis Pictus Honor Book . A Kirkus Reviews Best Children's Book of the Year

Jane Addams Children's Honor Book NCTE Orbis Pictus Honor Book Kirkus Reviews Best Children's Book of the Year

This nonfiction picture book focuses on Birmingham Sunday, a fateful day and significant part of the Civil Rights movement, and places it in historical context.

Racial bombings were so frequent in Birmingham, Alabama that it became known as ""Bombingham."" Until September 15, 1963, these attacks had been threatening but not deadly. On that Sunday morning, however, a blast in the 16th Street Baptist Church ripped through the exterior wall and claimed the lives of four girls. The church was the ideal target for segregationists, as it was the rallying place for Birmingham's African American community, Martin Luther King, Jr., using it as his ""headquarters"" when he was in town to further the cause of desegregation and equal rights. Rather than triggering paralyzing fear, the bombing was the definitive act that guaranteed passage of the landmark 1964 civil rights legislation."
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Imprint:   Calkins Creek
Country of Publication:   United States
Dimensions:   Height: 254mm,  Width: 279mm,  Spine: 4mm
Weight:   255g
ISBN:   9781635928327
ISBN 10:   163592832X
Pages:   48
Publication Date:  
Recommended Age:   From 12 years
Audience:   Children/juvenile ,  English as a second language
Format:   Paperback
Publisher's Status:   Active

"Larry Dane Brimneris the recipient of the 2018 Robert F. Sibert Award for the most distinguished informational book for children for his titleTwelve Days in May- Freedom Ride 1961. He is known for his well-researched, innovative, and award-winning nonfiction for young readers, and is the author of multiple acclaimed civil rights titles, includingStrike!- The Farm Workers' Fight for Their Rights; andBlack & White- The Confrontation between Reverend Fred L. Shuttlesworth and Eugene ""Bull"" Connor."

Reviews for Birmingham Sunday

"★ ""A standout book for its thorough research and comprehensive look at the incident that led to the 1964 passage of civil-rights legislation. (further reading, author's note, source notes, picture credits)"" -- Kirkus Reviews, starred review ★ ""The book is beautifully designed, with good-quality, black-and-white photos, informative captions, and pertinent pull quotes. A worthy addition to any collection."" -- School Library Journal, starred review ★ ""Brimner's words and an accompanying story told in photographs will resonate with readers."" --Library Media Connection, starred review"


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