DIY Digital Storytime: Rosa Parks
With the Freedom Week celebrations taking place this week in many local schools, I thought it would be good to revisit a DIY Digital Storytime that was originally posted in February.
We’re going to use Bookflix to read some powerful kids stories about Rosa Parks. To get to Bookflix, go the Kids Library webpage and look for the purple icon. Then login with your library card.
Stories about Rosa Parks
Rosa Parks was instrumental in the Civil Rights movement, and Nikki Giovanni tells her story in a personal and engaging way. You'll also learn about Emmett Till, Jo Ann Robinson, and Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Before you read, learn the word of the day: Justice-- fairness for everyone. You can find Rosa in the People and Places section, or if you've already logged in, just click on the book cover above.
When you've finished reading Rosa, ask your kids to think of questions they still have about Parks's life. As you read her biography, be on the lookout for the answers to those questions. 
And finally, hear about what Parks did when she made history in her own words.
Bonus Activity:
Read another Biography of an inspiring woman. Do a mini-report and share what you've learned with others. Check out the bookshelf below for ideas:
Find more biographies of history makers using the Biography for Beginners database.
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