Rosa Parks
Rosa Parks
Nonfiction | Autobiography / Memoir | Middle Grade | Published in 1992
Book Brief
208
Autobiography / Memoir • Nonfiction
Alabama • 1950s
1992
Middle grade
10-14 years
Super Short Summary
Rosa Parks: My Story recounts Rosa Parks's life from her childhood in Montgomery, Alabama, through her involvement with the NAACP and her historic civil rights activism, including her pivotal role in the Montgomery Bus Boycott following her refusal to give up her seat to a white passenger, ultimately leading to significant advances in the fight against racial segregation. The book contains descriptions of severe racism and violence, including threats by the Ku Klux Klan.
Inspirational
Challenging
Hopeful
Emotional
Reviews & Readership
2,595 ratings
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Review Roundup
Rosa Parks by Rosa Parks is lauded for its heartfelt and personal perspective on a pivotal figure in civil rights history. Readers appreciate the intimate stories and firsthand accounts. However, some critique the book for a lack of depth in historical analysis and its relatively short length. Overall, it provides a valuable, though brief, insight into Parks' life and legacy.
Who Should Read Rosa Parks?
Readers who appreciate Rosa Parks' autobiography, Rosa Parks, are likely engaged with civil rights history, social justice, and personal narratives of resilience. Fans of Michelle Obama's Becoming and Maya Angelou's I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings will find Parks' introspective and impactful storytelling compelling and inspirational.
2,595 ratings
Loved it
Mixed feelings
Not a fan
208
Autobiography / Memoir • Nonfiction
Alabama • 1950s
1992
Middle grade
10-14 years
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