Rosa Parks is a women of great strength and determination. These things are beautifully depicted and discussed as the story of segregation, Park's faithful day on the bus, the Montgomery Bus Boycott that followed, and the impact that she had on the end of "separate, but equal," are retold in a fresh, new way. Although a children's book, the information is beneficial to all generations.
Giovanni, N. (2005). Rosa. NY: Holt.
- Evaluation Criteria
- Style
- The style of this book immediately stands out. The text states that “Style is what makes an informational book a work of literature and not just a book of facts.”The story of Rosa Parks and the Montgomery Bus Boycott is beautifully told through the format of a story. This in itself is unique style, but also makes the text very accessible to a younger audience. The powerful words and tangible anger and pride are felt through this story, “reveal[ing] the author’s passion or enthusiasm for the subject.” Beyond the style of the story, the style of the illustrations is also very evident. The front cover reminds me of Klimt’s “The Woman in Gold,” showing a radiant glow around the powerful Rosa Parks. This same Klimnt style is seen through the text as each page’s images are pieced together with strong drawn images, different textures, both real and drawn, as well as the combination of gold tones and other earth tones. This book both feeds the mind and stretches the mind to reach out and learn more about the subject.
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