“Not long ago, Claudette Colvin telephoned me from a hospice facility in Texas to say goodbye…We remembered the time during our book tour when patrons coiled around the block outside the Birmingham, Ala., public library for the chance to meet her. Most were Black women. “My momma always told me there was someone before Rosa… Read more »
Claudette Colvin: I Want Freedom Now! has been selected as a 2025 Notable Children’s Book in the Language Arts from the National Children’s Book and Literacy Alliance (NCBLA). NCBLA is a non-profit organization dedicated to promoting literacy and recognizing outstanding children’s literature. Each year, the NCBLA awards committee recognizes 30 books of enduring quality that… Read more »
I am thrilled to share that Claudette Colvin: I Want Freedom Now! has been named as one of four contenders for the 2025 Irma Black Award. Over the next few months, thousands of children in the United States, Canada, Europe, Asia, and the United Arab Emirates will vote for the gold medalist. The winner will… Read more »
Read the Article in the Portland Press Herald: pressherald.com-Maine writer and civil rights pioneer team up on new kids book
In August 2022, Vice President Kamala Harris reached out Claudette Colvin and CBS Sunday Morning was there to capture the moment. Watch the glorious exchange on Facebook.
“The fight of Black women has always been fueled and grounded in faith and in the belief of what is possible. We have always built the future that we can see and believe in and fight for… And that’s why Sojourner spoke. It’s why Mae flew. It’s why Rosa and Claudette sat. It’s why Maya… Read more »