This Is the Dream
This Is the Dream by Diane Z. Shore is an illustrated book published by Harper Collins on December 27, 2005. With 40 pages, this work presents a narrative that explores the American experience surrounding the civil rights movement, highlighting the journey toward equality and justice. The book reflects on the nation’s founding belief that all men are created equal, addressing the historical context of segregation and the significant changes that followed the abolition of slavery.
Readers will find a rich tapestry of events and figures, including students who marched into desegregated schools, bus boycotters, and influential leaders who advocated for change. Through powerful verse and detailed illustrations, This Is the Dream captures the essence of social themes such as prejudice and racism, providing insight into the struggles and triumphs of the 20th century. This edition invites readers to reflect on the progress made in the pursuit of freedom and justice for all.
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Our nation was founded on the belief that all men are created equal. Nearly two hundred years after the signing of the Declaration of Independence, slavery had been abolished but America was still segregated.
Then: Enter the students who marched into the first desegregated school, the passengers who boycotted the buses, and the leaders who stood up and spoke out. When they started, it was all just a dream. . . .
Through striking, powerful verse and gorgeous, detailed illustrations, this is the dream catalogs the American experience before, during, and after the civil rights movement. Come along on this incredible journey, and see how far we’ve come in attaining freedom and justice for all.
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