A time to act : John F. Kennedy's big speech / words by Shana Corey ; illustrated by R. Gregory Christie.
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TextPublisher: New York : NorthSouth, [2017]Copyright date: ©2017Description: 53 pages : color illustrations ; 29 cmContent type: - text
- still image
- unmediated
- volume
- 9780735842755
- 0735842752
- Kennedy, John F. (John Fitzgerald), 1917-1963 -- Juvenile literature
- Kennedy, John F. (John Fitzgerald), 1917-1963 -- Influence -- Juvenile literature
- African Americans -- Civil rights -- History -- 20th century -- Juvenile literature
- Speeches, addresses, etc., American -- Juvenile literature
- Presidents -- United States -- Biography -- Juvenile literature
- United States -- Politics and government -- 1961-1963 -- Juvenile literature
- United States -- Politics and government -- 1945-1989 -- Juvenile literature
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Enhanced descriptions from Syndetics:
School Library Journal Best Book of 2017
Chicago Public Library Best Book of 2017
Acclaimed author Shana Corey and New York Times Best Illustrated, Caldecott Honor, and Coretta Scott King Honor-winning artist R. Gregory Christie deliver a fresh look at President John F. Kennedy and his relationship with the civil rights movement.
From prominent leaders such as Martin Luther King, Jr. and Jackie Robinson to children and teenagers, it was the people speaking out and working for civil rights through sits-ins, freedom rides, and marches who led John F. Kennedy to take a stand.
And with his June 11, 1963, civil rights address, he did.
This is the story of JFK--from his childhood to the events that led to his game-changing speech and the Civil Rights Act of 1964. Corey and Christie offer a deeply human look at our country's thirty-fifth president, underscoring how each one of us, no matter who we are, have the power to make a difference.
With quotes from JFK's speeches, detailed back matter, and a thought-provoking author's note, this biography--in time for what would be JFK's 100th birthday--offers a sensitive look at a tumultuous time in history and compelling questions about effecting positive change today.
"'The time has come for this Nation to fulfill its promise.' John F. Kennedy was born one hundred years ago. As America's thirty-fifth president, he often took bold actions: establishing a peace corps and challenging Americans to land on the moon. But on civil rights, it took the urging and the example of other courageous people--leaders such as Martin Luther King Jr. and Jackie Robinson, and even students and children--to help him realize that the time to act was NOW. On June 11, 1963, Kennedy's "big speech"--His civil rights address--was a game changer, and his efforts laid the groundwork for the Civil Rights Act of 1964; but our country's work is not finished. Acclaimed author Shana Corey and artist R. Gregory Christie deliver a fresh and deeply human look at one of our country's most inspiring presidents, underscoring the greatness and fallibility of our leaders and how each one of us, no matter who we are, have the power to make a difference. With quotes from JFK's speeches, detailed back matter, and a thought-provoking author's note, this biography offers a sensitive look at a tumultuous time in history and compelling questions about effecting positive change today"-- Provided by publisher.
Includes bibliographical references.