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A review by afro8921
We've Got a Job: The 1963 Birmingham Children's March by Cynthia Levinson
5.0
We’ve got a Job the 1963 Birmingham Children’s March is a great primer for students looking
for an inside look at the civil rights movement. Ms. Levinson not only provides historic
information, she ties in a human element that makes the history of the civil rights movement
come to life. The social stratification within the African American community and its impact on
the civil rights movement is explored, along with white America’s ambivalence towards civil
rights. The book uses visually appealing pages with black text on white pages for the children’s
story, and white text on black pages to highlight historical moments. While is book is well
written, it might be a hard sell for librarians. This book would be an excellent book for teens
interested in history.
for an inside look at the civil rights movement. Ms. Levinson not only provides historic
information, she ties in a human element that makes the history of the civil rights movement
come to life. The social stratification within the African American community and its impact on
the civil rights movement is explored, along with white America’s ambivalence towards civil
rights. The book uses visually appealing pages with black text on white pages for the children’s
story, and white text on black pages to highlight historical moments. While is book is well
written, it might be a hard sell for librarians. This book would be an excellent book for teens
interested in history.