Black Stars of the Civil Rights Movement collects inspiring biographical profiles of major Civil Rights figures–as well as the stories of unsung heroes and heroines typically left out of history books–bringing influential African Americans to life for children ages ten to fourteen. Writing in collaboration with a group of outstanding African American children’s book authors, award-winning Jim Haskins produces well-rounded portraits of twenty notable lives, describing their backgrounds, challenges, and achievements. This fun and informative book also explains a critical period in American history and how its accomplishments continue to affect the lives of all Americans to this day. The thoroughly researched stories of courage and determination in Black Stars of the Civil Rights Movement are sure to touch the lives of young readers.