Rosa

Giovanni, N. (2005). Rosa. New York: Henry Holt. Rosa Parks played an important role in the American Civil Rights Movement. A firm believer of equality, Rosa refused to give up her seat to a white passenger on a bus in Montgomery Alabama. Consequently, Rosa was arrested. Rosa’s arrest led to a bus boycott by the African American citizens. Her act of bravery led to the Supreme Court ruling that segregation on buses was illegal. The design of the book is eye-catching and appealing to readers. The illustrations complement the text and grab the attention of the readers. The illustrations are presented in a way that depicts Rosa as a beacon of light. Teachers can incorporate this book in a lesson of character traits in which students will identify Rosa’s character traits.