Claudette Colvin: Forgotten Mother of the Civil Rights Movement

Immerse yourself in the powerful narrative of "Claudette Colvin: Forgotten Mother of the Civil Rights Movement," where the courage of a young girl ignites a transformative movement in Montgomery, Alabama. Before Rosa Parks' historic act, fifteen-year-old Claudette Colvin boldly challenged racial segregation. On March 2, 1955, inspired by Harriet Tubman, Claudette refused to relinquish her bus seat to a white passenger. Her subsequent arrest did not just mark an act of defiance but sparked the influential Montgomery Bus Boycott and fueled the broader Civil Rights Movement, inspiring figures like Dr. Martin Luther King. Published on May 12, 2020, this book is a crucial read for elementary school students exploring themes of injustice and resilience. Through Claudette's story, readers will discover the profound impact of standing firm in one's beliefs against daunting odds—a testament to the power of youthful bravery in the long march toward racial justice.