If You Were a Kid at the March on Washington

Book excerpt: Discover what it was like to be a kid during the most defining moments in history! In 1963, the United States was in the peak of the Civil Rights Movement. This is the year when activists united to put together one of the most important protests in US history: the March on Washington for Jobs and Freedom. Some of the marchers were kids! Travel through time with Eugene and Lori as they join 250,000 other people coming from every corner of America for a day of joy and celebration that changed the course of history. About This Series: Step back in time to the most relevant historical moments with the best-selling series, "If You Were a Kid"! In an exciting blend of fiction and nonfiction, a fictionalized narrative teaches history through the eyes of kids, while informational text introduces readers to key factual information. With engaging text, and illustrations and photos on every page, "If You Were a Kid" will spark readers' curiosity and imagination and will make learning about our past an accessible and unforgettable experience.