Thursday, October 6, 2016

Rosa by Nikki Giovanni



Giovannia, N. (2005). Rosa. NY: Holt.





Summary and Analysis


Rosa, by Nikki Giovanni, is a biography about a turning point in American history.  This book uses a completely different form of organization to inform the reader of an event that not only changed the life of Rosa Parks, but the lives of millions of people in America.  The author started the book on the morning of the incident.  It follows her through her regular day of work and her bus ride home.  By using chronological order in this manner,  the author is able to make the story of Rosa Park’s life changing bus ride and the repercussions of the following events easier for children to comprehend.  

Interview with the author

Lesson plans and activities


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