And We Rise -- Erica Martin

A powerful, impactful, eye-opening journey that explores through the Civil Rights Movement in 1950s-1960s America in spare and evocative verse, with historical photos interspersed throughout.

In stunning verse and vivid use of white space, Erica Martin's debut poetry collection walks readers through the Civil Rights Movement--from the well-documented events that shaped the nation's treatment of Black people, beginning with the Separate but Equal ruling--and introduces lesser-known figures and moments that were just as crucial to the Movement and our nation's centuries-long fight for justice and equality.

A poignant, powerful, all-too-timely collection that is both a vital history lesson and much-needed conversation starter in our modern world. Complete with historical photographs, author's note, chronology of events, research, and sources.

Author: Erica Martin
Publisher: Viking Books for Young Readers
Published: 02/01/2022
Pages: 160
Binding Type: Hardcover
Weight: 0.60lbs
Size: 8.30h x 5.70w x 0.80d
ISBN: 9780593352526
Audience: Young Adult

Review Citation(s):
Kirkus Reviews 12/01/2021
School Library Journal 01/01/2022 pg. 87
Booklist 03/01/2022 pg. 38

About the Author
Erica Martin (ericamartinthewriterdotcom.wordpress.com) is a freelance editor, specializing in copyediting and developmental editing, and a poet. She has always been fascinated by English, writing, and US History. And We Rise is her first book. She lives with her family in Tennessee. Follow Erica on Twitter @ericaeditor or on Instagram @erica.martin.writes.