The past three years have been key in the fight for Civil Rights in the United States and around the world. Part of our society is now more open than ever to the understanding that we are living in an era of change. An era of Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging. But this is not a new fight. Citizens of all backgrounds, and especially Black Americans, have fought to end discrimination and segregation since before this country was founded. They strived for equal opportunity under the law. Sadly, their resistance and their courage were often met with violence. All their collective efforts and the events that took place as a result are known today as The Civil Rights Movement.

The 15-book series EXPLORING CIVIL RIGHTS offers a deep dive into the most important events of this movement. Each title focuses on a key year in American Civil Rights history, providing readers in grades 5 and up a chronological view of pivotal events and changes that took place during the year. Clear and straightforward text, stunning historical photography, and rich backmatter will give readers a deeper historical and cultural understanding of the past which informs our country’s present. The series examines not only the groundbreaking life of Rosa Parks, Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., and Malcolm X, but also highlights the accomplishments of less visible figures in the movement, such as Black opera singer Marian Anderson, Olympic gold medal winner Alice Coachman, and the members of the Black Cabinet, who provided direction and advice to President Franklin D. Roosevelt. Catalytic events, including the horrifying Tulsa race massacre and the assassination of Emmett Till, and detailed accounts of major accomplishments such as the landmark Brown v. Board of Education decision, are also explained in detail.

An outstanding resource for your library that dives into The Civil Rights Movement, year by year!

Exploring Civil Rights: The Movement
Available now
1955, 1957, 1960, 1963 and 1965 (five titles)

Exploring Civil Rights: The Beginnings
Available September 15, 2022
Titles: 1939, 1942, 1948, 1951 and 1954 (five titles)

Exploring Civil Rights: The Rise
Available April 15, 2023
Titles: 1967, 1968, 1970, 1972 and 1978 (five titles)

To view sample spreads of 1960, click here, and here for detailed title information on the full set.

We are giving away a limited number of digital sets of this series. Would you like to receive one? Send an email with the subject line “Exploring Civil Rights” to SLPhome@scholastic.com to enter the contest. The winners will be notified within a week!
 

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