The Untold Story of Sarah Keys Evans - (First But Forgotten) by Artika R Tyner (Hardcover)

About the Book

"Most people have heard about Rosa Parks's brave actions that led to the Montgomery Bus Boycott of 1955. But there were other Black women who challenged segregation in transportation. Three years earlier, Sarah Keys Evans-a veteran-refused to give up her seat on a bus traveling through the South. With key biographical information and related historical events, this Capstone Captivate book will uncover Evans's story and show how it connects to Parks's story"--

Book Synopsis

Most people have heard about Rosa Parks's brave actions that led to the Montgomery Bus Boycott of 1955. But there were other Black women who challenged segregation in transportation. Three years earlier, Sarah Keys Evans--a veteran--refused to give up her seat on a bus traveling through the South. With key biographical information and related historical events, this Capstone Captivate book will uncover Evans's story and show how it connects to Parks's story.

Review Quotes

Before Cesar Chavez and Rosa Parks, there were Larry Itliong and Sarah Keys Evans. These are two of the civil rights pioneers spotlighted in this series of unsung heroes who fought against unfair labor practices, racist transportation policies, school segregation, and, in the case of Sarah Keys Evans, used her wealth to create new opportunities for marginalized communities. While their stories failed to capture the attention of mainstream history books, their contributions led to later, greater achievements. This series helps place the well-known civil rights victories in a larger narrative, broken up by large images and text boxes with interesting facts. Each book includes a glossary, an index, and further reading. VERDICT Civil rights victories didn't come easily, and this series helps young readers understand that. -Recommended.--Cathy DeCampli, Haddonfield Public Library, NJ "School Library Journal"