Rosa
January 2007
By Nikki Giovanni
Ages 4-8
Rosa is a masterpiece of prose and art. Nikki Giovanni is a beautiful poet who actually knew Rosa Parks,
so in her biography, the reader gets a sense of the real woman behind the icon. This sophisticated text will
inspire adults and children alike to discuss the events leading up to and following this pivotal moment in the
civil rights movement. Rosa Parks was a true hero, and this book shares her story with a new generation.
Reviewed by A. Rodriguez