Rosa Parks
Popularity 14
Rosa Parks grew up during segregation in Alabama, but she was taught to respect herself and stand up for her rights. In 1955, Rosa refused to give up her seat to a white man on a segregated bus, sparking the Montgomery Bus Boycott.
Race relationsAfrican American womenAfrican AmericansCivil rightsJuvenile literatureSegregation in transportationCivil rights workersParks, rosa, 1913-2005Parks, rosa, 1913-2005, juvenile literatureParks, Rosa, 1913-2005 -- Juvenile literatureAfrican American women -- Alabama -- Juvenile literatureAfrican Americans -- Civil rights -- 20th century -- Alabama -- Juvenile literature