This historical graphic novel walks readers through important movements in the civil rights movement. Rosa Parks & Claudette Colvin's actions that led to the bus boycottt are shown through full color pages. Many readers may know Rosa Parks story but may be more unfamiliar with Claudette Colvin's story. Recommended for grades 5-8

The histories of Rosa Parks and Claudette Colvin are intertwined in this well done graphic novel. Claudette Colvin was one of the earliest to try to change the bus seating in her racially segregated town. It did not gain nearly as much traction as when Rosa Parks did it, but without Colvin and others like her, there would not have been the Montgomery County Bus Boycott. Overall, this title worked out really well and I felt I gained a lot of knowledge from this. It's great for history units and for history buffs. My only complaint was the small mention of how Claudette had her first child out of wedlock. The way it was mentioned in the story didn't fit with the flow and felt a little out of place even though it was connected. Overall, a must have a solid entry in this series.

Everyone knows part of the story of Rosa Parks, but there’s a lot that often gets left out. I appreciated that the book gave a much fuller account and informed us a lot about Claudette Colvin as well. An informative and interesting read.

Pretty much everyone has heard of Rosa Parks, but not as many people know that she was not the first person to be arrested for refusing to give up their seat on a bus to a white person. That distinction goes to Claudette Colvin, who, on March 2, 1955 was arrested and forcibly removed from the bus she was on for not giving her seat to a white woman. Rosa Parks was the person who became the face of the Montgomery bus boycott (and honestly was the better choice for the role), but Colvin was part of the court case Browder v. Gayle that ended up before the Supreme Court, leading to the decision that ruled the Alabama and Montgomery laws that segregated buses were unconstitutional. It is disappointing to say the least that Colvin didn't receive the recognition she deserved at the time these events were happening; fortunately she has received that recognition more and more in the years since. This important story adds context to the Montgomery bus boycott, and would be a welcome addition to any library, public, school, or home.

I love history told in comics. This is a great way to get students interested in the events of the past. Seeing Rosa and Claudette in the same comic is perfect. Students get to learn about both heroines at the same time. This story is well told and not too cumbersome with the dialogue. A lot of historical graphic novels feel more like novels with lots of pictures, but Tracey Baptiste did a wonderful job of making the content accessible for students.

I love that this not only shares the life of Claudette Colvin, but also discusses the misogyny of the early civil rights movement. Yes, we associate women with the big pivotal moments, but they were shut out relatively quickly from the day to day management of the bus boycott. It’s a battle women of color still fight today—the intersectionality of being respected for both their skin color and their sex.

I loved the art style, although it looks fairly childish considering I found this in the teen section of my library. I also feel like the book could have been longer if the entire civil rights movement had been part of it and not just the bus boycott. But it was still a very good book and one teachers would benefit from in their classroom.

This book was really interesting! I loved hearing more in-depth information about the bus boycott and the events that lead up to Rosa Park’s actions. I thought that the flow of the novel needed work, sometimes the panels would jump subjects at random. I liked the art style and the overall presentation of this book. I wish there was a section at the end for further reading.

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I just finished History Comics: Rosa Parks and Claudette Colvin! It was a really accessible way to learn about Claudette Colvin and Rosa Parks and how they were connected within the movement. Additionally, I learned a lot about the inner workings of the movement and how the women were treated differently. It also cleared up some common misconceptions regarding Rosa Parks and Claudette Colvin's stories. I think this would be a great introduction for any young person wanting to find out about what happened during the Civil Rights' Movement.

Prior to reading this, I was not at all knowledgeable about Claudette Colvin's story, so this was a very eye-opening book for me. I think there is a lot to be learned from this comic - about Claudette Colvin, about Rosa Parks, about the Civil Rights Movement in general - that often gets glossed over in school. I think this would be a fantastic book for educators to share with their students to help fill in gaps in the curriculum.

I found the language to be very accessible. The artwork was not my favorite, but I think it did the job of telling the story. The only reason I would not give this a full five stars is that at times the story felt disjointed, like details were missing or time jumps occurred that were not made clear on page.

Overall, I would highly recommend this to anyone interested in learning more about the Civil Rights Movement, especially the Montgomery Bus Boycott; this is a great resource to start with or to supplement other resources!

This book blew me away. I knew some things about Claudette Colvin, Rosa Parks, and the organizers of the Montgomery Bus Boycott, but this book provided me with new insights into the movement and the people who helped bring it together. I loved how the author included so many different people that were integral to the boycott and not just the names we hear about most often. I would highly recommend this book to elementary and middle school classrooms.

Received an eArc from NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.

I've been really enjoying the History Comics series, but I think Rosa Parks & Claudette Colvin: Civil Rights Heroes by Tracey Baptiste, art by Shauna J. Grant, is perhaps my favourite one so far.

This graphic nonfiction focuses primarily on Claudette Colvin, whose role in the Montgomery Bus Boycott has often been forgotten, overlooked, and underappreciated. The story shares many biographical details about Colvin, which was not only interesting but much of it was also completely new to me. It does also address Rosa Parks's works, the troubles she had as a result, and the interactions shared between the two. I was really grateful to see how much of the story focused on the organising that took place to help the boycott work. I honestly had read very little about the aftermath of the boycott, particularly about the violence perpetrated by white racists in retaliation (even though this seems like a thing I definitely should have known about!). The art is also great and really helps to drive it forward as a narrative.

Overall, this was a great introduction to an important part of civil rights history. The targeted age group is probably about 10-14, but it's a wonderful resource for all ages looking to expand their knowledge of an important piece of history through comics. It's also a great read for Black History Month. I would definitely recommend it, any time!

This was a fantastic graphic novel that tells a very important story. The pictures were brilliant. There was a great use of colours. The novel created a wonderful sense of atmosphere and tension. The words were so powerful and helped you to understand what life in those times was like. It was extremely well written. I definitely recommend this book to all from children to adults. I am sure you will love it. Learning real-life history from graphic novels is such a wonderful experience. This book was definitely a real page turner that had me engrossed from the very start. I really feel like I understand this part of history. It is a story that will stay with me. This story is made all the more powerful from being made into a graphic novel. This is the second book I have read in the history comic series, and it won't be the last as they are so easy to follow and understand. I love the fact that children and adults can learn about history with even knowing it.

Only the highest of praise goes out to the author, illustrator, and publishers for bringing us this important part of history in such a wonderful, unforgettable way. I can't wait to read more books from this series.
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I am so glad that this History Comic focuses on Claudette first to show her activism and share what happens to her. Great biographies of these two women and a historical account of the times, which I wasn’t worried about with Baptiste writing it!

I thought this graphic novel was really well done. I was able to see and better understand a wildly undertold event in our nation's history. It's a great example of intersectionality. How black women faced both racist and sexist attacks/exclusion. I appreciate the way that showed up in this graphic novel. The attention to details was great. I have already started recommending it. Hope to see more of these great history comics.

I did not know of Claudette Colvin before reading this History Comic. The story is laid out in a great way to understand who Claudette was before, during and after her experiences in 1950s Alabama and in the civil rights movement.

The story gives young readers insight into the characters thoughts and feelings. Segregation, unequal treatment and repressive laws/ordinances are all discussed in this graphic novel.

History Comics: Rosa Parks and Claudette Colvin is a great text for students learning about or interested in the American Civil Rights Movement of the 1950s. I’d encourage middle school teachers to offer it to students. Ideal for students from grades 7-12.

I particularly appreciated Grant’s art; the figures are simply styled, allowing for reader identification, and the key players are memorable and admirable. The title is a bit misleading, as most of the book is about Colvin, but her story is lesser-known and thus more interesting.

The narrator and the open, friendly art style make History Comics: Rosa Parks & Claudette Colvin an enlightening read with something new to say.

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I have heard of Rosa Parks but how many know of Claudette Colvin.

This was brilliantly done and lets those outside of USA understand more about the tough times the African-Americans went through.

The bravery, tenacity, and never-say-die attitude brought about the changes.

This is such an insightful, amazing read.

This graphic novel is a great way for young readers to learn about Rosa Parks and Claudette Colvin. I think many kids would enjoy it.

This comic was nicely done! There were two things I enjoyed about this book. 1. That no one tried to cover up the fact that Claudette Colvin was a teen mom. I have read many books that leave this piece of information out. 2. I liked how the author showed the struggles that both Rosa and Claudette faced after they made the decision to not give up their seats. Of course, I'm sure people don't believe everything was great for these individual immediately after, but its eye opening to receive the knowledge that it wasn't. That is real!

I wasn’t aware of Claudette Colvin’s story, and also feel that my knowledge of Rosa Parks was rather superficial…

This graphic novel broke all of it down for me, and indeed will do for many other readers, too.

I was also unaware of Emmett Till and what happened to him - I’m glad this book briefly told his story, too.

An important educational graphic novel, which I think would work really well in a classroom based setting, or as a reading project for those in high school, primarily in their younger years.