Rosa parks childrens biography series

Reviewed by Paige Pagan

Review Source: Teaching for Change
Book Author: Lisbeth Kaiser

Enter the children’s section in any bookstore or library and you are bound to see a display of titles from the Little People, BIG DREAMS picture book series.

Written for very young readers, they include titles on a range of activists, religious leaders, artists, and entertainers.

Their stated purpose is to “introduce children to historical and contemporary dreamers who made an impact in the world.” With heroes we all recognize and a catchy series title, they are also a popular gift for young children.

Sadly, the titles my colleagues and I at Teaching for Change examined present a one-dimensional, pop-cultural conception of key figures, reinforcing stereotypes and disregarding their strides as part of a collective effort. Continue reading.

Paige Pagan is a Social Justice Books Program Specialist at Teaching for Change.

Publisher's Synposis: This board book version of Rosa Parks—n international bestseller from the highly acclaimed Little People, BIG DREAMS series—introduces the youngest dreamers to the "Mother of the Freedom Movement."