Rosa

Bibliographic Information (APA): Giovanni, N. (2005). Rosa. Illus. Bryan Collier. New York, New York: Henry Holt and Company.

Brief Annotation: Rosa parks began a movement against segregation by simply saying no. This historical fiction book tells the story of Rosa Parks and what happened when she did not give up her bus seat.

Genre: Historical Fiction

Grade Level: 3-5

Readers who will like this: Readers who like US history and cultural diversity. Readers who like bravery.

Response/Rating (1-4): 3. This book did an excellent job at telling the story of Rosa Park's day when she said no on the bus, it made it seem more of a relatable story. The impact Rosa Parks made on society is tremendous. The gorgeous illustrations do a fine job to relay the mood and empowerment of Rosa Parks.

One question you would ask before a read aloud: Who is Rosa? Did you know there was a time when white people and black people had to go to different schools, eat at different resturants, and sit in specific seats on the bus?