Jump to content

I Am Rosa Parks: Difference between revisions

Add links
From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Browse history interactively
← Previous edit
Content deleted Content added
VisualWikitext
Bender the Bot (talk | contribs)
Bots
1,008,858 edits
m →Press: HTTP→HTTPS for The New York Times. using AWB
 
(25 intermediate revisions by 17 users not shown)
Line 1: Line 1:
{{short description|2014 picture book by Brad Meltzer}}
{{refimprove|date=June 2015}}

{{Infobox book
{{Infobox book
| name =I Am Rosa Parks
| name =I Am Rosa Parks
| translator =
| translator =
| image =
| image = I Am Rosa Parks.jpg
| image_size = 200
| caption =
| caption =
| author = [[Brad Meltzer]]
| author = [[Brad Meltzer]]
Line 13: Line 13:
| language = [[English language|English]]
| language = [[English language|English]]
| genre = [[Children's Book]]
| genre = [[Children's Book]]
| publisher = [[Dial Books]] for Young Readers, an imprint of Penguin Group (USA) Inc.,
| publisher = [[Dial Books]] for Young Readers, an imprint of Penguin Group (USA) Inc.
| release_date = 2014
| release_date = 2014
| media_type = Print ([[Hardcover|Hardback]])
| media_type = Print ([[Hardcover|Hardback]])
Line 20: Line 20:
| oclc= 858749395
| oclc= 858749395
}}
}}
'''''I Am Rosa Parks''''' is a children's book written by [[Brad Meltzer]] in the "[[Ordinary People Change the World]]" series. It follows the adventures of a young [[Rosa Parks]] learning important lessons.
'''''I Am Rosa Parks''''' is a 2014 children's picture book written by [[Brad Meltzer]]<ref>{{Cite web|title=Thriller Novelist Brad Meltzer Talks About His Latest Children's Book|url=https://www.wlrn.org/post/thriller-novelist-brad-meltzer-talks-about-his-latest-children-s-book|last=Leary|first=Bonnie Berman, Paul|website=www.wlrn.org|language=en|access-date=2020-05-04}}</ref> in the 'Ordinary People Change the World' series. It follows the adventures of a young [[Rosa Parks]] learning important lessons.


== Plot synopsis ==
==Plot synopsis==
The book features a young Rosa Parks, before she inspired the [[Montgomery Bus Boycott]]. As a child, young Rosa Parks was shoved by a white boy, even though she was just minding her own business. She shoved the boy back. She knew fighting was wrong, but she didn’t want the boy picking on her again. The boy’s mother yelled at her, but Rosa stood her ground and explained that the boy had pushed her even though she had not bothered him at all. This experience teaches her to stand up for herself and for what is right.
The book features a young Rosa Parks, before inspired the [[Montgomery bus boycott]]. As a child, young Rosa Parks was shoved by a white boy, even though she was just minding her own business. She shoved the boy back. She knew fighting was wrong, but she didn't want the boy picking on her again. The boy's mother yelled at her, but Rosa stood her ground and explained that the boy had pushed her even though she had not bothered him at all. This experience teaches her to stand up for herself and for what is right.


== Inspiration ==
==Inspiration==
The idea for the "Ordinary People Change the World" series came to Meltzer as he was shopping for his young daughter. All he saw in the racks were T-shirts with princesses and loud mouth athletes. Meltzer wanted to give his daughter real heroes, ordinary people who stood up for what is right and changed the world. Together with award-winning comics artist [[Chris Eliopoulos]], Meltzer created the "Ordinary People Change the World" children's book series. Each book features the story of a hero when they were a child. The publisher has ordered 12 books in the series.
The idea for the "Ordinary People Change the World" series came to Meltzer as he was shopping for his young daughter. All he saw in the racks were T-shirts with princesses and loud mouth athletes. Meltzer wanted to give his daughter and sons real heroes, ordinary people who stood up for what is right and changed the world.<ref>{{Cite web|title=This Brilliant Children's Book Series Makes Real People Like Walt Disney and Marie Curie Into Heroes|url=https://www.fatherly.com/play/this-brilliant-childrens-book-series-makes-real-people-like-walt-disney-and-marie-curie-into-heroes/|date=2019-09-13|website=Fatherly|language=en-US|access-date=2020-05-04}}{{Dead link|date=August 2024 |bot=InternetArchiveBot |fix-attempted=yes }}</ref> Together with award-winning comics artist [[Chris Eliopoulos]], Meltzer created the "Ordinary People Change the World" children's book series.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Meltzer dives into kids' books with historical gusto|url=https://www.usatoday.com/story/life/books/2014/01/13/brad-meltzer-childrens-books/4445229/|last=Truitt|first=Brian|website=USA TODAY|language=en-US|access-date=2020-05-04}}</ref> Each book features the story of a hero when they were a child. The publisher has ordered 12 books in the series.


== Press ==
==Press==
With the recent launch of ''I Am Rosa Parks'', all three books in the "Ordinary People Change the World" series appeared simultaneously on the ''[[New York Times]]'' Bestseller List: ''I Am Rosa Parks'' at #2; ''[[I Am Abraham Lincoln]]'' at #6; and ''[[I Am Amelia Earhart]]'' at #8.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.nytimes.com/best-sellers-books/2014-07-06/picture-books/list.html|title=New York Times Bestseller List|accessdate=6 July 2014}}</ref>
With the recent launch of ''I Am Rosa Parks'', all three books in the "Ordinary People Change the World" series appeared simultaneously on the ''[[New York Times]]'' Bestseller List: ''I Am Rosa Parks'' at #2; ''[[I Am Abraham Lincoln]]'' at #6; and ''[[I Am Amelia Earhart]]'' at #8.<ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.nytimes.com/best-sellers-books/2014-07-06/picture-books/list.html|title=New York Times Bestseller List|work=The New York Times |access-date=6 July 2014}}</ref>


Meltzer was featured on many morning news shows to discuss the books, including ''[[CBS This Morning]]''.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.cbsnews.com/videos/historic-heroes-come-to-life-in-childrens-books|title=Historic Heroes Come to Life In Children's Books|accessdate=9 June 2012}}</ref>
Meltzer was featured on many morning news shows to discuss the books, including ''[[CBS This Morning]]''.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.cbsnews.com/videos/historic-heroes-come-to-life-in-childrens-books|title=Historic Heroes Come to Life In Children's Books|website=[[CBS News]] |access-date=9 June 2012}}</ref>


==Reception==
==Reception==
''[[Kirkus Reviews]]'' calls it "A barely serviceable introduction with far more child appeal than substance."<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.kirkusreviews.com/book-reviews/brad-meltzer/i-am-rosa-parks-meltzer/ |website=www.kirkusreviews.com |title=I am Rosa Parks |date=30 April 2014 |publisher=Kirkus Media LLC |accessdate=14 June 2015 }}</ref> while ''[[Publishers Weekly]]'' finds that "Moments of humor help balance out the harsh racial prejudice on display,."<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.publishersweekly.com/978-0-8037-4085-3 |website=www.publishersweekly.com |title=I Am Amelia Earhart|publisher=PWxyz LLC |accessdate=21 June 2015 }}</ref>
''[[Kirkus Reviews]]'' calls it "A barely serviceable introduction with far more child appeal than substance."<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.kirkusreviews.com/book-reviews/brad-meltzer/i-am-rosa-parks-meltzer/ |website=www.kirkusreviews.com |title=I am Rosa Parks |date=30 April 2014 |publisher=Kirkus Media LLC |access-date=14 June 2015 }}</ref> while ''[[Publishers Weekly]]'' finds that "Moments of humor help balance out the harsh racial prejudice on display,."<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.publishersweekly.com/978-0-8037-4085-3 |website=www.publishersweekly.com |title=I Am Amelia Earhart|publisher=PWxyz LLC |access-date=21 June 2015 }}</ref>


==References==
==References==
{{Reflist}}
{{Reflist}}
== External links ==
==External links==
* [http://bradmeltzer.com/book/i-am-rosa-parks/] - Brad Meltzer
* [http://bradmeltzer.com/book/i-am-rosa-parks/] - Brad Meltzer
{{Portal |Children's literature}}
{{Portal |Children's literature}}


{{DEFAULTSORT:I Am Rosa Parks}}
{{DEFAULTSORT:I Am Rosa Parks}}
[[Category:2014 books]]
[[Category:2014 children's books]]
[[Category:American children's books]]
[[Category:American children's books]]
[[Category:Books about African-American history]]
[[Category:American picture books]]
[[Category:Children's books adapted into television shows]]
[[Category:English-language children's books]]
[[Category:Children's books about African-American history]]
[[Category:Montgomery bus boycott]]
[[Category:Montgomery bus boycott]]
[[Category:Books by Brad Meltzer]]

Latest revision as of 09:13, 3 January 2025

I Am Rosa Parks
AuthorBrad Meltzer
IllustratorChris Eliopoulos
LanguageEnglish
SeriesOrdinary People Change the World
GenreChildren's Book
PublisherDial Books for Young Readers, an imprint of Penguin Group (USA) Inc.
Publication date
2014
Publication placeUnited States
Media typePrint (Hardback)
Pages40 pp
ISBN9780803740853
OCLC858749395

I Am Rosa Parks is a 2014 children's picture book written by Brad Meltzer[1] in the 'Ordinary People Change the World' series. It follows the adventures of a young Rosa Parks learning important lessons.

Plot synopsis

[edit]

The book features a young Rosa Parks, before inspired the Montgomery bus boycott. As a child, young Rosa Parks was shoved by a white boy, even though she was just minding her own business. She shoved the boy back. She knew fighting was wrong, but she didn't want the boy picking on her again. The boy's mother yelled at her, but Rosa stood her ground and explained that the boy had pushed her even though she had not bothered him at all. This experience teaches her to stand up for herself and for what is right.

Inspiration

[edit]

The idea for the "Ordinary People Change the World" series came to Meltzer as he was shopping for his young daughter. All he saw in the racks were T-shirts with princesses and loud mouth athletes. Meltzer wanted to give his daughter and sons real heroes, ordinary people who stood up for what is right and changed the world.[2] Together with award-winning comics artist Chris Eliopoulos, Meltzer created the "Ordinary People Change the World" children's book series.[3] Each book features the story of a hero when they were a child. The publisher has ordered 12 books in the series.

Press

[edit]

With the recent launch of I Am Rosa Parks, all three books in the "Ordinary People Change the World" series appeared simultaneously on the New York Times Bestseller List: I Am Rosa Parks at #2; I Am Abraham Lincoln at #6; and I Am Amelia Earhart at #8.[4]

Meltzer was featured on many morning news shows to discuss the books, including CBS This Morning.[5]

Reception

[edit]

Kirkus Reviews calls it "A barely serviceable introduction with far more child appeal than substance."[6] while Publishers Weekly finds that "Moments of humor help balance out the harsh racial prejudice on display,."[7]

References

[edit]
  1. ^ Leary, Bonnie Berman, Paul. "Thriller Novelist Brad Meltzer Talks About His Latest Children's Book". www.wlrn.org. Retrieved 2020-05-04.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: multiple names: authors list (link)
  2. ^ "This Brilliant Children's Book Series Makes Real People Like Walt Disney and Marie Curie Into Heroes". Fatherly. 2019-09-13. Retrieved 2020-05-04.[permanent dead link‍]
  3. ^ Truitt, Brian. "Meltzer dives into kids' books with historical gusto". USA TODAY. Retrieved 2020-05-04.
  4. ^ "New York Times Bestseller List". The New York Times. Retrieved 6 July 2014.
  5. ^ "Historic Heroes Come to Life In Children's Books". CBS News. Retrieved 9 June 2012.
  6. ^ "I am Rosa Parks". www.kirkusreviews.com. Kirkus Media LLC. 30 April 2014. Retrieved 14 June 2015.
  7. ^ "I Am Amelia Earhart". www.publishersweekly.com. PWxyz LLC. Retrieved 21 June 2015.
[edit]
  • [1] - Brad Meltzer
Retrieved from "https://en.wikipedia.org/enwiki/w/index.php?title=I_Am_Rosa_Parks&oldid=1267038100"