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Shane W. Evans

We March Kindle Edition

by Shane W. Evans (Author, Illustrator) Format: Kindle Edition

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On August 28, 1963, a remarkable event took place--more than 250,000 people gathered in our nation's capital to participate in the March on Washington for Jobs and Freedom. The march began at the Washington Monument and ended with a rally at the Lincoln Memorial, where Martin Luther King Jr. delivered his historic "I Have a Dream" speech, advocating racial harmony. Many words have been written about that day, but few so delicate and powerful as those presented here by award-winning author and illustrator Shane W. Evans. When combined with his simple yet compelling illustrations, the thrill of the day is brought to life for even the youngest reader to experience.

We March is one of Kirkus Reviews' Best Children's Books of 2012

Reading age

4 - 8 years
Print length

32 pages
Language

English
Grade level

Preschool - 3
Lexile measure

290L
Publisher

Roaring Brook Press
Publication date

January 3, 2012
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978-1596435391
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Editorial Reviews

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"[A] well-told and superbly rendered book.” ―School Library Journal, starred review

“This makes a pivotal event in our nation's history accessible to our youngest citizens without compromising any of its power.” ―Booklist

“There's an iconic flavor to the scenes, their streamlined compositions and simplified human figures standing in for the experience of many.” ―The Bulletin

“Share with readers of all ages as a beautiful message about peaceful protest and purposeful action.” ―Kirkus Reviews, starred review

“Many young children know there was a march on Washington a long time ago and that Martin Luther King Jr. gave a famous speech that day. Some know why the march took place; fewer still know how it happened. Using a minimalist text (no more than ten words per page) as he employed in Underground, Evans covers the last two points.” ―Horn Book Magazine

“A moving introduction to a historic day.” ―Publishers Weekly

--This text refers to the paperback edition.

From Booklist

As he did in Underground (2011), Evans distills a critical moment in the fight for racial equality—the 1963 March on Washington—into tight, evocative prose, well calibrated for a very young audience. A boy, a girl, and their parents wake at dawn, prepare, travel, and join a march “to justice, to freedom, to our dreams.” The text itself, but 57 words, tells the story in a clear first-person-plural voice that begins with the young family and soon encompasses the entire assembly. The simplicity of the narrative is matched by Evans’ square, substantial, sunlit paintings, which—with wheelchairs, yarmulkes, and all manner of skin tone—are especially inclusive. The illustrations also depict recognizable faces (Mathew Ahmann, Floyd McKissick, Martin Luther King Jr., and Cleveland Robinson) and iconic landmarks on the National Mall, and conclude with Dr. King delivering the “I Have a Dream” speech with the words “Free at last!” This makes a pivotal event in our nation’s history accessible to our youngest citizens without compromising any of its power. An afterword concludes. Preschool-Grade 1. --Thom Barthelmess --This text refers to the hardcover edition.

ASIN ‏ : ‎ B00A27E6VU
Publisher ‏ : ‎ Roaring Brook Press (January 3, 2012)
Publication date ‏ : ‎ January 3, 2012
Language ‏ : ‎ English
File size ‏ : ‎ 9347 KB
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Print length ‏ : ‎ 32 pages
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Best Sellers Rank: #112,183 in Kindle Store (See Top 100 in Kindle Store)
- #16 in Children's 20th Century American History
- #38 in Children's People of Color Biographies
- #143 in Children's Historical Fiction (Kindle Store)

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Shane W. Evans

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Shane Evans is a creative force. He comfortably wears titles

that include artist, author, illustrator, musician, songwriter,

and founder of Dream Studio, a community art space in Kansas

City, Missouri, where he resides. He has more than 30 books

to his credit as an illustrator, including Olu's Dream, which he

also authored. Many of the books have been featured in the

media such as The Oprah Winfrey Show, The Today Show,

Reading Rainbow, and Late Night with David Letterman. Five

of his books are scheduled for publication in 2010 including

"Chocolate Me" with actor Taye Diggs, "My Brother Charlie"

with actor Holly Robinson Peete, and "Black Jack," with

Coretta Scott King Award winning author Charles Smith. His

portfolio includes the "Shanna Show" (now a Disney animated

short along with the spinoff "Shane's Kindergarten

Countdown"). In addition, he has exhibited, lectured, and

developed art programs for youth in Burkina Faso, Botswana,

Brazil, China, France, Japan, Lesotho, and across the United

States. You can visit him online www.olusdream.com.

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Excellent book to explain a seminal civil rights event to a child or someone with limited cognitive

Reviewed in the United States on March 9, 2019

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I loved reading the e-book “We March” to my special needs daughter. The e-book explains the March on Washington in 1963 from a family’s perspective. Mr. Shane W. Evans illustrations plus the simple vocabulary make it easy for young children and individuals with special needs to understand the story. I highly recommend this e-book to any parent, teachers, and others who wish to explain a significant event in the civil rights movement to a child or someone with limited cognitive functioning.

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S. Nagar

Five Stars

Reviewed in the United States on December 15, 2017

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Good read and easy for my 4 year old to understand.

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Bethany

Beautiful

Reviewed in the United States on January 11, 2018

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Poetic with beautiful illustrations. Excellent and gentle introduction to the civil rights movement. My kids love me to read this story.

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Catherine

Amazing book, great message.

Reviewed in the United States on December 25, 2017

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Great message, makes the storyline easy for kids to understand while still getting across the broad message.

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Five Stars

Reviewed in the United States on November 14, 2017

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Great book, a must for kids

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Five Stars

Reviewed in the United States on December 28, 2017

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Great book to teach kids about peaceful protests!

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Cynthia M. Hopp

The perspective of a family...

Reviewed in the United States on March 10, 2012

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I chose this book before our lesson in Kindergarten on Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. It was so simply written that children can understand the importance of marching with Dr. King. I also like that it was from the perspective of the family.

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Kevin Hogan

Great for 2yo daughter

Reviewed in the United States on February 5, 2019

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This is my daughters current favorite book. She is 2 and I’m reaching her about Dr King. She loves it.

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