Spotlight on civic courage: heroes of conscience

". . . explores [Rosa] Parks's childhood experiences with racism as well as her lifetime of work in the struggle for equality to present a fully realized portrait of a woman who was much more than a timid seamstress who had had enough."--Provided by publisher.

A biography of Mahatma Gandhi that focuses on his role in the Indian independence movement against the British, his use of nonviolent protest and civil disobedience, and how inspirational his methods became to freedom fighters around the world.

"As the spiritual and political leader of Tibet, the fourteenth Dalai Lama, Tenzin Gyatso has endured exile, censorship, and persecution. Yet through it all he has remained a champion of freedom for the people of Tibet, and, by extension, all humankind. The history of Tibet, China relations, and tenets of Buddhism serve as a backdrop for ... [this] story of how one man, acting on deeply held beliefs and principles, has become a hero worldwide"--Provided by publisher.

Despite being imprisoned for his beliefs for twenty-seven years, Mandela worked tirelessly as an activist, philanthropist, and eventually as president of South Africa.

Carson's biography of civic courage will inspire and motivate socially conscious readers.

Readers will learn about Malala's struggle to get an education while living under the control of the Taliban and admire her courage in speaking out even after an assassination attempt.

"In 1977, [Harvey] Milk was elected to San Francisco's Board of Supervisors, only to be assassinated less than a year after he took office. Through his personal and professional life, Harvey Milk became a role model and beacon of hope for many members of the lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender (LGBT) community. Readers will examine the life of this civic hero, including his struggles as a young man, who inspired the first National March on Washington for Lesbian and Gay Rights"--Provided by publisher.

A biography of Aung San Suu Kyi, whose efforts to establish a democratic government and ensure freedom for her people in Myanmar have been recognized around the world.

A biography of Henry David Thoreau that discusses his childhood, education, writing career, time spent living alone in the woods, and involvement with the Underground Railroad.

Explores Parks's childhood experiences with racism as well as her lifetime of work in the struggle for equality to present a fully realized portrait of a woman who was much more than a timid seamstress who had had enough.