We March [Paperback]

On August 28, 1963, a remarkable event took place--more than 250,000 people gathered in our nation's capital to participate in the March on Washington for Jobs and Freedom. The march began at the Washington Monument and ended with a rally at the Lincoln Memorial, where Martin Luther King Jr. delivered his historic I Have a Dream speech, advocating racial harmony. Many words have been written about that day, but few so delicate and powerful as those presented here by award-winning author and illustrator Shane W. Evans. When combined with his simple yet compelling illustrations, the thrill of the day is brought to life for even the youngest reader to experience.

We Marchwas one ofKirkus Reviews'Best Children's Books of 2012, and is an important story about the African American civil rights movement.

[A] well-told and superbly rendered book. School Library Journal,starred review

This makes a pivotal event in our nation's history accessible to our youngest citizens without compromising any of its power. Booklist

There's an iconic flavor to the scenes, their streamlined compositions and simplified human figures standing in for the experience of many. The Bulletin

Share with readers of all ages as a beautiful message about peaceful protest and purposeful action. Kirkus Reviews, starred review

Many young children know there was a march on Washington a long time ago and that Martin Luther King Jr. gave a famous speech that day. Some know why the march took place; fewer still know how it happened. Using a minimalist text (no more than ten words per page) as he employed inUnderground,Evans covers the last two points. Horn Book Magazine

A moving introduction to a historic day. Publishers Weekly

Shane W. Evans has illustrated numerous books for children, includingBlack Jack: The Ballad of Jack JohnsonandUnderground, recipient of fol“!