Julian Bond: Civil Rights Activist and Chairman of the NAACP (African-American Biographies (Enslow)) [Library Binding]

Denise M. Jordan (Author)

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From School Library Journal

Grades 6-8--Coming of age during the Vietnam era, Bond made his mark as an early organizer for SNCC in Atlanta. He became nationally known when he was elected to the Georgia State House of Representatives but was refused a seat because of his outspoken antiwar views. When the U.S. Supreme Court overturned his expulsion and he was seated in the Georgia Legislature, his prominence was ensured and he was catapulted onto the national stage. In a variety of capacities since that time, he has actively sought to end racism and discrimination. Captioned, black-and-white photos show Bond at different stages of his life. A well-put-together, straightforward introduction to a respected activist.
Janet Woodward, Garfield High School, Seattle, WA
Copyright 2002 Cahners Business Information, Inc.

Product Details

• Reading level: Ages 11 and up
  
• Library Binding: 128 pages
• Publisher: Enslow Publishers (September 2001)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0766015491
• ISBN-13: 978-0766015494
• Product Dimensions: 9.4 x 6.3 x 0.5 inches
• Shipping Weight: 13.4 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 4.3 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #3,029,928 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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4.0 out of 5 stars Biography of Julian Bond, June 29, 2010

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A. B. Jackson "andreabjackson" (Yeadon, PA United States) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Julian Bond: Civil Rights Activist and Chairman of the NAACP (African-American Biographies (Enslow)) (Library Binding)

6/29/2010 Enslow Publishers's African American Biographies :Civil Rights Activist & Chairman of the NAACP, African American Julian Bond), contains much about his life (up until 2001). The book (ISBN 0766015491)was published almost a decade ago,in 2001 .It reflects his enthusiasm in being able to imitate activists , when he was just a teen,with fervor ....A quote from the book :(i.e. "spending his energies in improving conditions for the black race") which he considers* his ongoing legacy* (page 113). The book contains "chapter notes" as well as an "index" .6/29/2010 abj

4.0 out of 5 stars A Man for All Seasons, November 9, 2009

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This review is from: Julian Bond: Civil Rights Activist and Chairman of the NAACP (African-American Biographies (Enslow)) (Library Binding)

This biography of Julian Bond is a straightforward factual portrait of the man and his roots in the African American community of the South. Although Bond initially chose not to follow his roots into academic community, he ended up there after his years in the civil rights movement. This study of him provides the reader with keys to the events of his life. It is a valuable starting point to get the facts about him right but unlike John Neary's study of him, Julian Bond: Black Rebel, it does not provide a picture of him as a sensitive man who is a key figure in the early student civil rights movement.

5.0 out of 5 stars Julian Bond, June 23, 2008

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This review is from: Julian Bond: Civil Rights Activist and Chairman of the NAACP (African-American Biographies (Enslow)) (Library Binding)

I purchased this book to use as a reference in my African American Studies paper. This book contained little known facts about Mr. Bond that assisted me in obtaining an A+ on my final paper.