Onward, We Marched - by Erica Martin (Hardcover)

Book Synopsis

A stunning and lyrical picture book introduction to the Civil Rights Movement from celebrated author Erica Martin.

From Jim Crow laws and the 1896 "separate but equal" Supreme Court ruling, to the Montgomery Bus Boycott and the March on Washington, acclaimed author Erica Martin tells the story of the Civil Rights Movement in spare and evocative poetic verse.

Illustrated by Alleanna Harris, Onward, We Marched is a poignant introduction to the some of the most critical moments in our nation's reckoning with racial injustice, a vital history lesson, and a much-needed conversation starter for the youngest audience. Perfect for readers of Unspeakable: The Tulsa Race Massacre and The 1619 Project: Born on the Water.

About the Author

Erica Martin is a freelance editor and a poet. Her debut poetry collection, And We Rise, was released in February 2022 from Viking Books for Young Readers/Penguin Random House. It received two starred reviews and was an ABA Indies Introduce selection, as well as an ABA Indie Next pick. She was also one of three editors who oversaw the recently released poetry anthology Poemhood, from HarperTeen/HarperCollins, which highlights many award-winning and New York Times bestselling authors--including Kwame Alexander and Nikki Giovanni--and has received four starred reviews. Additionally, her poetry has been featured by Oprah Daily. Erica lives with her family in Tennessee. You can visit her online at EricaMartinTheWriterDotCom.wordpress.com or follow her on Instagram @Erica.Martin.Writes.

Alleanna Harris is a children's book illustrator and artist from southern New Jersey who has been drawing for as long as she can remember. As a little kid, she would draw on every page of her mom's legal pads and doodle on notebooks at school and on the programs at church. Alleanna graduated with honors from the University of the Arts with a BFA in animation. During this time, she realized her love for illustration. Alleanna finds inspiration in the beauty of everyday things. In her work, she seeks to create images that are immersive, are rich in color, and have a sense of warmth. You can visit her online at AlleannaHarris.com