Medgar Evers: He Taught His Kids To Crawl So We Could Stand

"Medgar Evers: He Taught His Kids To Crawl So We Could Stand" is an enlightening children's book that brings the monumental struggles and teachings of civil rights leader Medgar Evers into the intimate setting of family conversations. Published on July 7, 2018, this narrative uses simple yet powerful language to connect young readers with the complex themes of racial justice and historical accountability. Author Katina Rankin delicately weaves words, pictures, and historical quotes to depict how power dynamics and societal injustices unfold, emphasizing that the fight for justice is continuous and often starts with small, crawling efforts toward truth. Ideal for elementary school students, this book not only educates on past civil rights movements but also inspires action, illustrating that standing for what's right is always timely and necessary. Through a heartfelt narrative, it instills a message of hope: justice delayed is not justice denied, encouraging the next generation to carry forward the legacy of resilience and equity.