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We've Got a Job: The 1963 Birmingham Children's March

Cynthia Levinson
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We've Got a Job: The 1963 Birmingham Children's March

Nonfiction | Book | Adult | Published in 2012

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Cynthia Levinson

We've Got a Job: The 1963 Birmingham Children's March

Nonfiction | Book | Adult | Published in 2012
Book Details
Pages

180

Format

Book • Nonfiction

Genre
Children`s Literature
Setting

Birmingham, Alabama • 1960s

Topic
Arts & Culture

Social Justice

World History
Publication Year

2012

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

10-14 years

Lexile Level

1020L

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Super Short Summary

We've Got a Job: The 1963 Birmingham Children's March by Cynthia Levinson explores the pivotal role children played in the civil rights movement. The book chronicles the courageous march of thousands of Birmingham youth in 1963, detailing their struggles and their impact on the fight for equality, emphasizing determination and courage in the face of systemic racism.

Inspirational

Informative

Challenging

Emotional

Hopeful

Reviews & Readership

4.4

1,734 ratings

78%

Loved it

15%

Mixed feelings

7%

Not a fan

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Review Roundup

We've Got a Job: The 1963 Birmingham Children's March by Cynthia Levinson is praised for its engaging narrative and detailed account of a pivotal civil rights event. The use of real voices adds emotional depth, although some readers note a complexity that might be challenging for younger audiences. Overall, it is an informative and inspiring read.

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Who Should Read We've Got a Job: The 1963 Birmingham Children's March?

Readers interested in civil rights history, social justice, and youth activism would enjoy We've Got a Job: The 1963 Birmingham Children's March by Cynthia Levinson. Fans of Claudette Colvin: Twice Toward Justice and March: Book One will find it engaging for its powerful narratives and historical insights.

4.4

1,734 ratings

78%

Loved it

15%

Mixed feelings

7%

Not a fan

Book Details
Pages

180

Format

Book • Nonfiction

Genre
Children`s Literature
Setting

Birmingham, Alabama • 1960s

Topic
Arts & Culture

Social Justice

World History
Publication Year

2012

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

10-14 years

Lexile Level

1020L

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