EAN: 9780060544683

IDA B WELLS - WALTER D MYERS KARTONIERT (TB)

An important and inspiring book. (School Library Journal starred review)Ida B. Wells worked
bravely as an activist  educator  writer  journalist  suffragette  and pioneering voice against
the horror of lynching. An inspiration for generations of civil rights crusaders  Wells's own
words are used throughout this picture book biography to introduce young readers to this
leader.Award-winning  New York Times bestselling author Walter Dean Myers tells the story of
this legendary figure  his powerful words blending harmoniously with the historically detailed
watercolor paintings of illustrator Bonnie Christensen. As Booklist noted: Myers' masterful
text is well matched by Christensen's somber watercolor illustrations: neither soft-pedals the
injustice and cruelty to African Americans.Brightly added: Myers's unflinching tale highlights
Wells's courage and persistence by using her own words and writings throughout  and sharing the
many moments of her lifewhen she refused to accept discrimination and raised her voice for
justice

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