Who Sparked the Montgomery Bus Boycott: Rosa Parks: A Who HQ Graphic Novel

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Discover the story behind Rosa Parks and the Montgomery Bus Boycott in this compelling graphic novel -- written by Oh My Gods! author Insha Fitzpatrick and illustrated by #DrawingWhileBlack organizer Abelle Hayford. Presenting Who HQ Graphic Novels- an exciting new addition to the #1 New York Times Best-Selling Who Was series! From refusing to give up her bus seat to a white passenger to sparking civil rights protests across America, explore how Rosa Parks's powerful act earned her the title "Mother of the Civil Rights Movement." A story of resistance, strength, and unwavering spirit, this graphic novel invites readers to immerse themselves in the life of the American Civil Rights leader -- brought to life by gripping narrative and vivid full-color illustrations that jump off the page.

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"Rosa Parks lawsuit against the bus company that led her to be jailed for violating segregation laws and an inspiring amount of community organizing are vibrantly illuminated in Who Sparked the Montgomery Bus Boycott ...All the [Who HQ Graphic Novels] showcase the passions and urgency or risks behind their headline-making events and humanize the people who made them possible." -- Booklist, starred review

Author Bio

Insha Fitzpatrick is a New Jersey-based author who loves all things horror. She's the writer of Who Sparked the Montgomery Bus Boycott- Rosa Parks for WHO HQ, illustrated by Abelle Hayford. She's also the co-writer of the middle-grade graphic novel series Oh My Gods! with Stephanie Cooke and illustrator Juliana Moon. When she's not writing, she's watching horror movies or reality tv and deep-diving into all things true crime.