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The Youngest Marcher: The Story of Audrey Faye Hendricks, a Young Civil Rights Activist Hardcover – Illustrated, January 17, 2017

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Meet the youngest known child to be arrested for a civil rights protest in Birmingham, Alabama, 1963, in this moving picture book that proves you’re never too little to make a difference.

Nine-year-old Audrey Faye Hendricks intended to go places and do things like anybody else.

So when she heard grown-ups talk about wiping out Birmingham’s segregation laws, she spoke up. As she listened to the preacher’s words, smooth as glass, she sat up tall. And when she heard the plan—
picket those white stores! March to protest those unfair laws! Fill the jails!—she stepped right up and said, I’ll do it! She was going to j-a-a-il!

Audrey Faye Hendricks was confident and bold and brave as can be, and hers is the remarkable and inspiring story of one child’s role in the Civil Rights Movement.
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K-Gr 4—Levinson's We've Got a Job followed nine-year-old Audrey Faye Hendricks and three other youths who were among the thousands of children and teens who marched for freedom in Birmingham, AL, in 1963. Here, she pulls from that material, including personal interviews, to highlight Hendricks's story for younger audiences, telling it from her subject's perspective. The author introduces the Hendricks family's frequent dinner guests, Mike, Fred, and Jim—the ministers Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., Frederick Shuttlesworth, and James Bevel, respectively. She also describes the indignities of African American life in Alabama at the time. When Mike's campaign to protest segregation and "fill the jails" doesn't work, young Audrey eagerly volunteers for Jim's new idea—getting children to march. Digital collage illustrations show a young, pigtailed Audrey and her family mostly smiling and happy leading up to the march—she even brings a new board game to pass the time. Pictures and words combine to depict the discomfort of Hendricks's actual experience: loneliness, unpalatable food, angry white interrogators, and even solitary confinement. Like young Audrey, readers will be relieved when her weeklong sentence is up and she goes home to "hot rolls, baptized in butter," and the promise of a brighter future. VERDICT Simplified and sweetened, but still a significant portrayal of Audrey Faye Hendricks and the Children's March. For collections in need of history materials for the younger set.—Kathleen Isaacs, Children's Literature Specialist, Pasadena, MD

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*NAACP Image Award Finalist*
*Bank Street Best Children's Books of the Year*

*Carter G. Woodson Award*
*Julia Ward Howe Award*
*SCBWI Crystal Kite Award*
*Goodreads Choice Award Finalist*

*A United Nations Sustainable Development Goals Book Club Selection*

"It's one of the more shocking and little-known stories of the civil rights movement: In 1963, the City of Birmingham jailed hundreds of kids for joining the Children's March. Among them was 7-year-old Audrey Faye Hendricks, taken from her family to spend a week behind bars, eating "oily grits" and sleeping on a bare mattress. Levinson and Newton keep her story bright and snappy, emphasizing the girl's eagerness to make a difference and her proud place in her community." ―
The New York Times Book Review, February 12, 2017

"Readers can decide whether, were they in Audrey's shoes, they would make the same dangerous decision.... Levinson...carefully tailors her text to a level suitable to a younger audience. Newton's digital illustrations burst with color against a white background.... A vivid reminder that it took a community to fight segregation and the community responded." ―
Kirkus Reviews, November 2016

"A significant portrayal of Audrey Faye Hendricks and the Children’s March." ―
School Library Journal, November 2016

"Having honest and open discussions about race, tolerance, and acceptance from a very early age can set the stage for a much broader and deeper understanding of these issues as your child grows. Here [is a book] that can help spark these conversations.... The story of the youngest known civil rights protester in history will teach children that you’re never too small to stand up for what you believe in." ―
Huffington Post, "20 Children’s Books To Spark Important Discussions About Race And Tolerance"

"Levinson returns to the subject of
We’ve Got a Jobas she recounts, for a younger audience, the story of Audrey Faye Hendricks and her role in the 1963 Children’s March in Birmingham, Ala. Moving briskly through events, Levinson explains how the young Hendricks was eager to stand up to segregation, marching alongside thousands of fellow students, who were subsequently arrested. Newton’s bright, digitally assembled collages adeptly highlight the danger of the situation—grim cells, barbed-wire fences, children blasted with fire hoses—while emphasizing the power of the marchers’ collective efforts to push back against injustice." ― Publishers Weekly, December 2016

"Audrey’s third-person perspective is well represented and storytold, with short, punchy sentences especially vivid in conveying individual testimony and movement goals." ―
The Bulletin of the Center for Children's Books, February 2017

"[This book] can introduce even the youngest children to the idea of rebellion in an age-appropriate and inspiring way. Give the princesses and pirates a rest and try these inspiring reads—just don’t be surprised if bedtime negotiations rise to a new level. Every activist has to start somewhere!.... The book tells the true story of Audrey Faye Hendricks, who was arrested at a civil rights protest in Birmingham, Ala., when she was 9 years old. In it, Audrey is introduced to stories about the Ku Klux Klan and police brutality, and she decides to join the protest. The compelling story about white supremacy and the civil rights era illustrates the courage and personal sacrifice that activism requires, and teaches kids why it matters." ―
The Washington Post, "The best books for raising activist kids," March 10, 2017

"Levinson tells the true story of Audrey Faye Hendricks, the youngest participant in the 1963 Birmingham Children's March.... The well-paced text captures a child's voice and presents time and place realistically. Brightly colored digital collages clearly depict both the hopeful spirit and the rawer emotions of one community involved in the civil rights struggle; a double-page spread of Audrey curled up on a bare mattress in her jail cell is particularly effective." ―
The Horn Book Magazine, May/June 2017

Product details

  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Atheneum Books for Young Readers; Illustrated edition (January 17, 2017)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Hardcover ‏ : ‎ 40 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 1481400703
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1481400701
  • Reading age ‏ : ‎ 5 - 12 years, from customers
  • Lexile measure ‏ : ‎ 720L
  • Grade level ‏ : ‎ Kindergarten - 5
  • Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 2.31 pounds
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 10 x 0.4 x 10 inches
  • Customer Reviews:
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Customers find the story inspiring and honest, making it a great way to teach young children about the civil rights movement. They enjoy the illustrations and character development. The book is timely with marches occurring again, and the writing style is described as beautiful and easy for little ones to read.

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Customers find the story engaging and honest. They appreciate the spunky character that keeps the heavy topic moving and upbeat for children. The illustrations provide solid history with great facts that help remember Audrey's sacrifice and importance in the ending.

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"Great book and enjoyed the illustrations as well- solid history, important history, a great early read for young kids to understand racism, history,..." Read more

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Customers like the book for teaching young children about the civil rights movement. It helps them see that children can make a difference. The story is interesting about a young girl who is involved in the movement. They find it moving and upbeat, making it perfect for their classrooms.

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Customers enjoy the illustrations in the book. They find the story lovely and inspiring, and appreciate the boldness and care with which it is told.

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Customers appreciate the character development and portrayal of the civil rights era. They mention the main character's courage and thoughtfulness.

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Customers find the book a good way to teach children about civil rights and how they can make a difference. They say it's a wonderful portrayal of the era through the eyes of a child.

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  • Reviewed in the United States on April 6, 2020
    Wonderful book. I love books about history. Especially about those who were at the forefront of historical changes, but may not be remembered as well for one reason or another. This book helps us remember Audrey, her sacrifice and her importance in ending southern segregation. Featuring beautiful illustrations by Vanessa Brantley Newton, this is a great book for kids of any age. As a bonus, there is a recipe for "Hot rolls baptized in butter" included. I can't wait to try!
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  • Reviewed in the United States on June 4, 2020
    I felt like this was an excellent book while teaching my 4 year old of the world. I did have to explain bits to her but overall the visuals really got her mind thinking about how “not nice” it is to act certain ways. The main character is spunky which keeps the heavy topic of the story moving and more upbeat for children. I’m very happy we have this book and recomend it to my friends!
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  • Reviewed in the United States on October 10, 2017
    This book was a great place to start to explain race and the civil rights movement to my 7 year old daughter. It was easy for her to then relate what happened then to our recent history and how it was important for her to continue to fight and stand up for civil rights. Hearing a true story of a brave young girl really made it hit home for her. I would highly recommend.
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  • Reviewed in the United States on March 8, 2018
    A True Story of a young activist who was part of the children's march in Montgomery. A great story based on actual events. Contains a recipe for the girl's mother's rolls baptized in butter. Love books with recipes - read it, make the recipe and read it again. A lot of fun -- and a LOT of history that all children need to know.
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  • Reviewed in the United States on July 26, 2020
    Great book and enjoyed the illustrations as well- solid history, important history, a great early read for young kids to understand racism, history, and how kids can be a part of the solution.
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  • Reviewed in the United States on July 24, 2021
    Students loved this story. Perfect for elementary school. You can use all or parts to cover lessons on US and VA History!
  • Reviewed in the United States on June 24, 2022
    Got this book for my classroom when we were comparing and contrasting events that took place in history in regard to Black History. My students and I loved this book.
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  • Reviewed in the United States on August 23, 2020
    We bought this for our grandson but we all enjoyed this wonderful and inspiring story. So important for children these days to expand their view of the world.
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    Excellent transaction, powerful book!