A Time to Act, 1 - by Shana Corey (Hardcover)
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<p/><br></br><p><b> About the Book </b></p></br></br>"'The time has come for this nation to fulfill its promise.' John F. Kennedy was born one hundred years ago. As America's thirty-fifth president, he often took bold actions: establishing a peace corps and challenging Americans to land on the moon. But on civil rights, it took the urging and the example of other courageous people--leaders such as Martin Luther King Jr. and Jackie Robinson, and even students and children--to help him realize that the time to act was now. On June 11, 1963, Kennedy's 'big speech'--his civil rights address--was a game changer, and his efforts laid the groundwork for the Civil Rights Act of 1964--but our country's work is not finished"--<p/><br></br><p><b> Book Synopsis </b></p></br></br><b><i>School Library Journal</i> Best Book of 2017 <p/><i>Chicago Public Library </i>Best Book of 2017</b> <p/>Acclaimed author Shana Corey and <i>New York Times </i>Best Illustrated, Caldecott Honor, and Coretta Scott King Honor-winning artist R. Gregory Christie deliver a fresh look at President John F. Kennedy and his relationship with the civil rights movement. <p/>From prominent leaders such as Martin Luther King, Jr. and Jackie Robinson to children and teenagers, it was the people speaking out and working for civil rights through sits-ins, freedom rides, and marches who led John F. Kennedy to take a stand. <p/> And with his June 11, 1963, civil rights address, he did. <p/> This is the story of JFK--from his childhood to the events that led to his game-changing speech and the Civil Rights Act of 1964. Corey and Christie offer a deeply human look at our country's thirty-fifth president, underscoring how each one of us, no matter who we are, have the power to make a difference. <p/> With quotes from JFK's speeches, detailed back matter, and a thought-provoking author's note, this biography--in time for what would be JFK's 100th birthday--offers a sensitive look at a tumultuous time in history and compelling questions about effecting positive change today.<p/><br></br><p><b> Review Quotes </b></p></br></br><br>...a well-crafted book that respects the complex president Kennedy was, respects child readers, and respects the sometimes thorny intricacies of conviction. Be sure to find a copy, come April.--Julie Danielson "Kirkus Reviews"<br><br>**Starred Review. Christie's impressionistic illustrations are poignant...Though there are numerous biographies on Kennedy for this audience, few focus solely on his role in civil rights, making this work a dynamic addition for U.S. history collections.--Margaret Nunes, Gwinnett County Public Library, GA "School Library Journal"<br><br>**Starred Review. Excellent. The dramatic and innovative illustrations beautifully capture a place in time and the people who inhabited it. The back matter is powerful addition to a most thoughtful book.-- "Booklist"<br><br>Christie's illustrations show a good, moody application of radiant paint and a sharp caricaturist's touch.-- "Kirkus Reviews"<br><br>This is a timely and relevant book...Corey's prose rings natural and true, and will definitely feel relatable to young teens and 'tweens who are seeking to define themselves and their principals. Artist R. Gregory Christie's illustrations of children with elongated necks and determined faces courageously carrying the signs that demand equality all help to loan a collage-ish look and feel to this important book. Use this to teach tolerance, equality, integration, social studies, and the fundamentals of American laws.--Rita Lorraine Hubbard "New York Journal of Books"<br><br>A story of John Kennedy's short but historic life that rings with truth and excitement. Readers of all ages... will appreciate this moving lesson in American history.--Senator Harris Wofford, President John F. Kennedy's Special Assistant on Civil Rights<br><p/><br></br><p><b> About the Author </b></p></br></br>Shana Corey has written several picture books, among them Here Come the Girl Scouts!, a New York Times Editors' Choice, You Forgot Your Skirt, Amelia Bloomer, which the New York Times called "a picture book girls are likely to love." and The Secret Subway, which Kirkus called "Absolutely wonderful in every way." Learn more at shanacorey.com. <p/> R. Gregory Christie received the Caldecott Honor Award in 2016. He is a three-time recipient of the Coretta Scott King Honor Award for Illustration and a two-time recipient of the New York Times Best Illustrated Children's Books of the Year Award. He's also a recipient of the NAACP's Image Award, The Boston Globe's Horn Book Award, and the American Library Associations' Theodore Seuss Geisel Award in Illustration. He lives in Georgia.
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