Book · 2009 · Young Adult Nonfiction
Claudette Colvin
Twice Toward Justice (Newbery Honor Book; National Book Award Winner)
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Claudette Colvin by Phillip Hoose is a biography that chronicles the life of Claudette Colvin, a lesser-known pioneer of the American civil rights movement who refused to give up her bus seat in Montgomery, Alabama. Josh Clark mentioned this book on Stuff You Should Know during the episode titled Selects: Rosa Parks: Agent of Change, released on September 28, 2024. During the broadcast, Josh Clark pointed out that contemporary writers are actively working to shed light on various overlooked figures from the civil rights era through new biographical literature. By referencing Phillip Hoose's work, the host emphasized the importance of looking beyond the most prominent historical names to understand the full scope of the movement's grassroots activism. The recommendation highlighted how modern books help restore important historical narratives to the public consciousness, ensuring that courageous individuals who contributed significantly to racial justice receive proper historical recognition alongside icons like Rosa Parks.
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Josh Clark there's a book by the way called claudet koven colen twice toward Justice from Phil who or H and uh I think… 1
“there's a book by the way called claudet koven colen twice toward Justice from Phil who or H and uh I think a lot of people these days are trying to shine a little light on some of the Lesser known figures of the civil rights movement and books are being written and stuff like that”
