Each page chronicles dramatic events that led to Martin's mission. Each page of text is faced by a colorful folk-art painting that powerfully conveys Martin's life with equal poignancy. The author covers the young life of the famous writer, orator, publisher and statesman. Born bright, Douglass decides that reading and writing might hold the keys to helping him escape the bonds of slavery. The book focuses on his courageous struggle to acquire both learning and freedom.
Children can be responsible for world changes, too.
Ruby Bridges was six years old when she was chosen to be one of the first black children to enter the New Orleans school system. She became a focus for racial hatred and bitterness, but nothing could stop her from daily uttering a prayer of forgiveness for those who surrounded her with words of ill-will. In all there are twenty-one portraits in words and illustrations tell fame of men and their contributions to this amazing league. Adler adds another simple, clear picturing biography to his growing series as he tells the life of baseball great, Jackie Robinson. Atheletic prowess is only one component, Robinson was also a model for pursuing dreams and courageously triumphing in the face of racial hatred and prejudice.