Teaching for Change: How Septima Clark Led the Civil Rights Movement to Voting Justice.

  • Published In: Publishers Weekly, 2025, v. 272, n. 42. P. 76 1 of 2

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Abstract

The article focuses on a picture book biography titled "Teaching for Change," which highlights the life and contributions of civil rights activist and educator Septima Clark. The book illustrates Clark's journey from her upbringing in Charleston to her pivotal role in establishing "citizenship schools" that empowered Black individuals to claim their rights during the civil rights movement. It emphasizes her belief in the transformative power of education, her innovative teaching methods, and her collaboration with figures like Martin Luther King Jr. The narrative is complemented by expressive oil illustrations and includes authors' notes and a timeline for additional context. The book is aimed at children aged 4-8. [Extracted from the article]

Additional Information

  • Source:Publishers Weekly. 2025/11, Vol. 272, Issue 42, p76
  • Document Type:Article
  • Subject Area:Literature and Writing
  • Publication Date:2025
  • ISSN:0000-0019
  • Accession Number:189050293
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