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Let the Children March Hardcover – Picture Book, January 2, 2018

by Monica Clark-Robinson (Author), Frank Morrison (Illustrator)
4.9 out of 5 stars 903 ratings
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This powerful picture book introduces young readers to a key event in the struggle for Civil Rights. Winner, Coretta Scott King Honor Award.

In 1963 Birmingham, Alabama, thousands of African American children volunteered to march for their rights after hearing Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. speak. They protested the laws that kept black people separate from white people. Facing fear, hate, and danger, these children used their voices to change the world.

Frank Morrison's emotive oil-on-canvas paintings bring this historical event to life, while Monica Clark-Robinson's moving and poetic words document this remarkable time.

I couldn't play on the same playground as the white kids. 

I couldn't go to their schools.  

I couldn't drink from their water fountains.  

There were so many things I couldn't do.

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    40 pages
  3. Language
    English
  4. Grade level
    Preschool - 3
  5. Lexile measure
    650L
  6. Dimensions
    9 x 0.38 x 11 inches
  7. Publisher
    Clarion Books
  8. Publication date
    January 2, 2018
  9. ISBN-10
    0544704525
  10. ISBN-13
    978-0544704527
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Kirkus Best Picture Books of 2018 Chicago Public Library's Best of 2018 The Children's Book Review Best of Nonfiction 2018 *"A powerful retrospective glimpse at a key event." — Kirkus Reviews (starred review)

*"Much of the text will provoke questions and important conversations between children and adult readers. The experiences of segregation are sensitively depicted...A highly readable historical account which deserves a place on picture book and nonfiction shelves alike." — School Library Journal (starred review)

"This remarkable story remains relevant today as young readers think about their roles in the ongoing struggle for justice. Teachers who use this book might scaffold it with additional resources that teach about the intensive planning and organization that went into this and other activist campaigns." — Booklist

"The art throughout is a vibrant representation of the determination and courage of the civil rights movement. A nuanced account that could inspire the youngest readers to make a big difference." — Horn Book Magazine

"Clark-Robinson’s stirring debut unfolds through the resolute voice of a (fictional) African-American girl participating in the 1963 Children’s Crusade...The narrator’s conclusion, “Our march made the difference,” serves as a powerful reminder for today’s readers about their own ability to fight for justice and equality." — Publishers Weekly

"The text is taut and clear, making its greatest impact through its simple, even understated, specifics." — BCCB

“The book’s message is clear and bracing: King understood that it’s children who will lead the way, and the man’s faith in the future is reassuring even now.” — New York Times Book Review

About the Author

Monica Clark-Robinson is passionate about stories—writing them, acting them out onstage, and reading them. She believes that the stories of our past can help us create the story for our future. She lives in Arkansas with her family. 



Growing up in New Jersey, Frank Morrison began developing his own style through "R.I.P" art scenes that brought him considerable street recognition and local acclaim. But it wasn’t until he visited the Louvre Museum in Paris with his dancing group that he realized painting was his true creative path. His talent and hard work paid off with over twenty illustrated children’s books, including the Coretta Scott King—John Steptoe Award winner Jazzy Miz Mozetta and the Coretta Scott King Illustrator Honor book Little Melba and Her Big Trombone. Frank lives in Georgia with his family.

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  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Clarion Books; Illustrated edition (January 2, 2018)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Hardcover ‏ : ‎ 40 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 0544704525
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-0544704527
  • Reading age ‏ : ‎ 5 - 9 years, from customers
  • Lexile measure ‏ : ‎ 650L
  • Grade level ‏ : ‎ Preschool - 3
  • Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 14.7 ounces
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 9 x 0.38 x 11 inches
  • Customer Reviews:
    4.9 out of 5 stars 903 ratings

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    Frank Morrison started his journey as a graffiti artist in New Jersey, tagging walls with spray paint. It wasn’t until he visited the Louvre Museum in Paris with his dancing group, that he realized painting was his true creative path. His work has been featured at Art Basel, Scope Miami and Red Dot art fairs, and shown at the Schomburg Center for Research in Black Culture and the Mason Fine Art Gallery in Atlanta, GA. He is the illustrator of over 20 children’s books, including the Coretta Scott King Illustrator Award winner R-E-S-P-E-C-T, the Coretta Scott King/John Steptoe Award winner Jazzy Miz Mozetta, and the Coretta Scott King Illustrator Honor books, Little Melba and her Big Trombone and Let the Children March. Frank was a Society of Illustrators’ Original Art Silver Medal Honoree two years in a row, for The Roots of Rap and R-E-S-P-E-C-T.

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Customers find this book powerful and well-suited for third grade, with beautiful illustrations and poetic prose. The story effectively conveys emotion and drama, and one customer describes it as a poetically-told story of children empowering themselves. They consider it a must-have for both home and school libraries.

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17 customers mention "Book power"17 positive0 negative

Customers find this book powerful and important, with one mentioning that their students fell in love with it.

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"This powerful picture book is the perfect combination of compelling story, gorgeous prose, and beautiful images...." Read more

"This is a really important book and appropriate for a wide age range of readers; both my five year old and my ten year old wanted to re-read it..." Read more

"This book is wonderful! We are using it with our 6-9 year olds for Black History month...." Read more

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Customers find the book suitable for third grade, with one customer noting it's appropriate for a wide age range of readers, and another mentioning it's a moving read for both children and adults.

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"This is a really important book and appropriate for a wide age range of readers; both my five year old and my ten year old wanted to re-read it..." Read more

"Absolutely beautiful and heart wrenching read. Highly recommend for introducing younger kids to the Civil Rights movement, segregation, racism, and..." Read more

"...A moving read for children and adults ... says this adult who bought several copies to begin gifting to the children in my life...." Read more

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"...face these days, and this is ultimately a poetically-told story of children empowering themselves, and we need more books like that." Read more

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Customers appreciate the beautiful illustrations in the book.

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  • Kristin
    5.0 out of 5 stars Children are such powerful crusaders- read this important & beautiful book!
    Reviewed in the United States on January 8, 2018
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    The significance of what these children accomplished deserves this powerful and relevant telling by Monica Clark-Robinson. “Let the Children March” empowers the wisest, kindest and most magical humans and calls them to action. Beautifully written and illustrated, this book teaches our children, through the bravery of the Children’s Crusade, that their role is real, their voice is important, and when there is work to be done, it is their work too. Our 5 & 11 year old daughters have read and re-read this story. They are talking to their friends about this book. Read it & share it!
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  • Loriee Evans
    5.0 out of 5 stars his powerful picture book is the perfect combination of compelling story
    Reviewed in the United States on January 3, 2018
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    This powerful picture book is the perfect combination of compelling story, gorgeous prose, and beautiful images. A real story of children heroes during the Civil Rights era, it's so relevant for today. Love the richly detailed paintings, which pull the reader in and surprise them with unexpected perspectives. Some images are intense, such as when the children are being hosed by police, but there's so much dark reality that children must face these days, and this is ultimately a poetically-told story of children empowering themselves, and we need more books like that.
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  • C Rob
    5.0 out of 5 stars This is a really important book and appropriate for a ...
    Reviewed in the United States on January 8, 2018
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    This is a really important book and appropriate for a wide age range of readers; both my five year old and my ten year old wanted to re-read it immediately after we finished reading it the first time. Monica Clark-Robinson's poetic words and Frank Morrison's captivating illustrations kept my kids glued to the story of the Birmingham Children's Crusade of 1963, and afterward we talked about racism, American history, bravery and courage, and about how everyone -- even children -- can make a meaningful difference.
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  • Jim W. Buckingham
    5.0 out of 5 stars A very important book!
    Reviewed in the United States on January 25, 2021
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    This book is wonderful! We are using it with our 6-9 year olds for Black History month. The first child I read it to was shocked that it happened but also felt empowered by what the children did.
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  • Chris
    5.0 out of 5 stars Phenomenal Book
    Reviewed in the United States on April 27, 2020
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    Absolutely beautiful and heart wrenching read. Highly recommend for introducing younger kids to the Civil Rights movement, segregation, racism, and US history. Gorgeous art/drawings too.
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  • RD Press
    5.0 out of 5 stars Must have for home or school library
    Reviewed in the United States on July 9, 2020
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    A must have for school or home library. We read this to our 7 and 9 year old to give context about racial inks ice and the civil rights movement. Great starter book to introduce your children to an equitable mindset.
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  • NC Mom
    4.0 out of 5 stars Beautifully written non-fiction book - kids found it fascinating
    Reviewed in the United States on January 12, 2018
    This is a beautifully written non-fiction book for children about an important event in American history. Children helped the desegregation movement in the South by being incredibly brave and courageous. It's great for children to see other children making a difference, and learning that they too can make a difference in the world.

    The kids were very interested in this book and asked a lot of questions about the dogs and the jails. They were also delighted to learn that the illustrator, Frank Morrison, discovered his love for painting while visiting the Louvre Museum in France.

    The painted illustrations are perfect for this story. Great back-matter with historic photographs (which the kids were enticed enough to listen to).

    The story covers the historic children's march in Birmingham Alabama that Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. helped organize. For a themed story-time, it can be paired with the book THE YOUNGEST MARCHER by Cynthia Levinson & Vanessa Brantley Newton.

    My one regret is that this book is written in first person but I am not sure who it is about - is it based on one particular person (true non-fiction) or is it a fictional character compiled from multiple true stories?

    Still, it's a great read - highly recommend. The kids asked for a re-read.
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  • Julie Wylie
    5.0 out of 5 stars I'd never, never, never heard this story before ...
    Reviewed in the United States on January 5, 2018
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    I'd never, ever, ever heard this story before. I had no idea the change agents children were in Alabama during this crucial time in America's history. A moving read for children and adults ... says this adult who bought several copies to begin gifting to the children in my life. I concur with the words of the author "This story is a change agent ... The book is only a servant to that." Monica Clark-Robinson
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