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Boycott Blues

by Andrea Pinkney

Illustrator: Brian Pinkney

Ages: 9+

Published: 2008

Publisher: Greenwillow

ISBN: 978-0-082119-7

Keywords: Civil Rights, Diversity

A rhythmic, poetic and poignant text recalls the 1955 event which transformed civil rights in the United States. Swirling colored ink illustrations.