Louis needs to write an essay for school about young Abraham Lincoln. But it's 1951 in Alabama, and African Americans cannot use the public library. Mama says one day soon they'll be able to check out books, but Louis isn't going to wait! When he makes a brave journey into the "whites-only" library, something surprising and wonderful happens - he meets a brave young librarian. Ann Malaspina's moving story and Colin Bootman's rich paintings evoke the troubles and triumphs of days not long past. Includes a note on the history of racial segregation in public libraries, a brief history of Abraham Lincoln's life, and an "If You Want to Read More" listing.
Louis needs to write an essay for school about young Abraham Lincoln. But it's 1951 in Alabama, and African Americans cannot use the public library. Mama says one day soon they'll be able to check out books, but Louis isn't going to wait! When he makes a brave journey into the "whites-only" library, something surprising and wonderful happens - he meets a brave young librarian. Ann Malaspina's moving story and Colin Bootman's rich paintings evoke the troubles and triumphs of days not long past. Includes a note on the history of racial segregation in public libraries, a brief history of Abraham Lincoln's life, and an "If You Want to Read More" listing.
Ann Malaspina has written many books for children, including Touch
the Sky: Alice Coachman, Olympic High Jumper and Finding Lincoln.
She lives in New Jersey with her husband and two sons.
Colin Bootman was born in Trinidad. He moved to the United States
when he was seven, but the vibrant palette of the Caribbean has
always influenced his painting. In 2004, he received a Coretta
Scott King Illustrator Honor Award. He lives in New York.
"Bootman's illustrations depict Louis's curiosity, determination
and joy as her pursues his quest for justice. Malaspina's moving
text explains the societal mores of the time and the actions of the
people committed to rewriting them."--Kirkus Reviews
"For personal reading and for the classroom, pair this with other
stories about the civil rights movement and the brave kids who
stood up to hatred."--Booklist
"In the vibrant red of the library's doors, however, kids can sense
the hope for treasures within."--Children's Literature
"Soft, rich watercolor illustrations accompany the text, creating a
compelling look at an important piece of history."--School Library
Journal
"The look of longing on Louis's face as he stands just outside the
window while Whites sit at a lunch counter enjoying their
strawberry milkshakes is a heart-breaker...Bootman adds visual
texture to Malaspina's meaningful story."--Multicultural Review
Honor Book, 2010 Horace Mann Upstanders Book Awards
A 2010 Notable Social Studies Trade Book for Young People
2010 Paterson Prize for Books for Young People, Grades Pre K-3
A 2010 Skipping Stones Honor Award Winner
2009 NAPPA Gold Winner
2011-2012 Show Me Readers Award Nominee List (Missouri)
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