Boycott Blues

“Uplifting and memorable.”—School LibraryJournal (starred review)“Great forreading aloud.”—Booklist (starred review)Bestselling and multipleCoretta Scott King– and Caldecott–winners Andrea Davis Pinkney and BrianPinkney present a poignant, blues-infused tribute to the men and womenof the Montgomery bus boycott, who refused to give up until they receivedjustice. An essential read-aloud for librarians, teachers, andparents.  On December 1, 1955, Rosa Parks refused to give upher seat on the bus, and the Montgomery bus boycott began. So did the boycottblues. In the days that followed—382 days to be exact—many people decidedthey’d rather walk than take city transportation.Some started taxis, somerode bikes, but they all walked and walked. With dogged feet. With dog-tiredfeet. With boycott feet. With the boycott blues. The Montgomery bus boycott finallyended when the Supreme Court ruled that segregation on public transportationwas unconstitutional. The award-winning teamof Andrea Davis Pinkney and Brian Pinkney has created a rhythmic, informativepicture book that focuses on the people who walked and walked and walked andnever gave up. Includesa note from the author and a list of resources.