Bibliography:
McKissack, Patricia C. Ill. Pinkney, Jerry. 2001. GOIN' SOMEPLACE SPECIAL. New York, NY: Simon and Schuster Children's Publishing. ISBN 0-689-81885-8.
Plot Summary:
Tricia Ann ventures out to the one place in her Southern town where everyone is welcome in the 1950's. She endures rude remarks and hurtful events, but also encounters friendly people along the way.
Critical Analysis:
The illustrations in this book are gorgeous, they appear to depict African Americans as individuals by varying skin tones, body type and facial features. The African Americans in the story are prominent in the illustrations where as the other people are more muted and have less color. The mode of transportation is walking and the city bus which would be appropriate for a young girl in the 1950's.
Language seems to be appropriate for the era and age of the characters. Jim Crow Laws are the focus of the book and how African Americans were treated, but also how they managed to respond with dignity and pride.
Review Excerpts:
Adler, David A. A Picture Book of Rosa Parks.
Bridges, Ruby. Through My Eyes.
Connections:
Texas Bluebonnet Nominee 2003-04
Examples of Jim Crow Laws: http://academic.udayton.edu/race/02jcrow02.htm
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