The Watsons Go To Birmingham - - 1963: 25th Anniversary Edition

Description: Celebrate the 25th anniversary of the Newbery and Coretta Scott King Honoree about an unforgettable family on a road - trip during one of the most important times in the civil rights movement. This special edition makes a perfect gift and includes bonus content. When the Watson family ten - year - old Kenny Momma Dad little sister Joetta and brother Byron sets out on a trip south to visit Grandma in Birmingham Alabama they don t realize that they re heading toward one of the darkest moments in America's history. The Watsons journey reminds us that even in the hardest times laughter and family can help us get through anything. " A modern classic." NPR Marvelous both comic and deeply moving. The New York Times" One of the best novels EVER." Jacqueline Woodson Newbery Honor and National Book Award winning author of Brown Girl Dreaming Bonus Content New foreword and afterword from the author Map of the Watsons journey Original manuscript pages and letter from the Newbery committee Personal essays celebrating the book's legacy by award - winning authors Jacqueline Woodson Varian Johnson and Kate Di Camillo
Title: The Watsons Go To Birmingham - - 1963: 25th Anniversary Edition
Barcode: 9780593306499
Publication Date: 11/3/2020