graypeape's review
challenging
informative
medium-paced
5.0
Pretty much everyone has heard of Rosa Parks, but not as many people know that she was not the first person to be arrested for refusing to give up their seat on a bus to a white person. That distinction goes to Claudette Colvin, who, on March 2, 1955 was arrested and forcibly removed from the bus she was on for not giving her seat to a white woman. Rosa Parks was the person who became the face of the Montgomery bus boycott (and honestly was the better choice for the role), but Colvin was part of the court case Browder v. Gayle that ended up before the Supreme Court, leading to the decision that ruled the Alabama and Montgomery laws that segregated buses were unconstitutional. It is disappointing to say the least that Colvin didn't receive the recognition she deserved at the time these events were happening; fortunately she has received that recognition more and more in the years since. This important story adds context to the Montgomery bus boycott, and would be a welcome addition to any library, public, school, or home.
avisreadsandreads's review against another edition
challenging
hopeful
informative
reflective
sad
medium-paced
4.0
juniper_reads_things's review against another edition
informative
slow-paced
3.0
This book was really interesting! I loved hearing more in-depth information about the bus boycott and the events that lead up to Rosa Park’s actions. I thought that the flow of the novel needed work, sometimes the panels would jump subjects at random. I liked the art style and the overall presentation of this book. I wish there was a section at the end for further reading. Thank you Netgalley!
ness's review against another edition
emotional
hopeful
informative
inspiring
reflective
fast-paced
Content Warnings
Graphic: Gun violence, Police brutality, Racial slurs, Sexism, Sexual assault, Pregnancy, Racism, Rape, Hate crime, Violence, Death, Injury/Injury detail, and Murder
biblio_kel's review against another edition
emotional
informative
inspiring
reflective
medium-paced
5.0
As an Australian, I had heard of Rosa Parks but I had never heard of Claudette Colvin prior to reading this graphic novel.
NetGalley shelves this book as 'children's non-fiction' but it should be noted that, along with depictions of racism, this book also mentions rape and uses terms such as 'whore'. Therefore, I think 'young adult non-fiction' would be a more accurate description.
This graphic novel tells the story of two brave, courageous, and inspiring women - Claudette Colvin and Rosa Parks. It looks at each of their tales and also tells of how the met, worked together, and were overlooked by the movement they helped to create.
The story looks at the overall movement and events that led up to the Montgomery Bus Boycott and some of the numerous members of the community involved with it. It also shows how neither Rosa Parks or Claudette Colvin were included or consulted by the men heading the movement, including Reverend King.
The story is accompanied by great illustrations with crisp lines and perfect colouring.
Thank you to NetGalley, the publisher, and the author for giving me a free digital copy of this book to read in exchange for an honest review.
NetGalley shelves this book as 'children's non-fiction' but it should be noted that, along with depictions of racism, this book also mentions rape and uses terms such as 'whore'. Therefore, I think 'young adult non-fiction' would be a more accurate description.
This graphic novel tells the story of two brave, courageous, and inspiring women - Claudette Colvin and Rosa Parks. It looks at each of their tales and also tells of how the met, worked together, and were overlooked by the movement they helped to create.
The story looks at the overall movement and events that led up to the Montgomery Bus Boycott and some of the numerous members of the community involved with it. It also shows how neither Rosa Parks or Claudette Colvin were included or consulted by the men heading the movement, including Reverend King.
The story is accompanied by great illustrations with crisp lines and perfect colouring.
Thank you to NetGalley, the publisher, and the author for giving me a free digital copy of this book to read in exchange for an honest review.
library_dreamer's review against another edition
emotional
informative
inspiring
reflective
tense
fast-paced
5.0
This was such a great read. I love the comic format for non-fiction. I love that Claudette’s story was centered as the story of the Montgomery bus boycott. I definitely recommend for readers of all ages.
Thank you to the author, publisher, and NetGalley for the eARC in exchange for my honest review.
Thank you to the author, publisher, and NetGalley for the eARC in exchange for my honest review.
dwkiley's review
5.0
Thank you to Net Galley and First Second Books for the ARC of History Comics: Rosa Parks and Claudette Colvin. Oh my goodness what a powerful and excellent read! You know Rosa Parks, but to learn about Claudette Colvin's and others' contributions to the fight for civil rights in Montgomery in the 1950s was eye-opening. It is so important to tell the stories that haven't been widely told. Using a graphic novel as a medium to tell Claudette's story encourages a wide audience to experience this history. The illustrations were well done and contributed positively to the story. It is so relevant to today as it was then. As a retired educator, I would have this book in my classroom library, if not incorporate into my curriculum.