Rollin' on Down the Line - Kampion, Helen; Lyons, Reneé Critcher
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In July 1964 President Lyndon Baines Johnson signed the Civil Rights Act, the law outlawing racial segregation. Not all Americans cheered this legislation. Many Southerners despised it, worrying about what it meant for their way of life. For the November presidential election, President Johnson was advised not to campaign in the South due to the threats of violence since the signing of the new law. But someone needed to visit the South and explain why the new law was good for the entire country. First Lady "Lady Bird" Johnson was from the South and understood its people and customs. Despite…mehr

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Produktbeschreibung
In July 1964 President Lyndon Baines Johnson signed the Civil Rights Act, the law outlawing racial segregation. Not all Americans cheered this legislation. Many Southerners despised it, worrying about what it meant for their way of life. For the November presidential election, President Johnson was advised not to campaign in the South due to the threats of violence since the signing of the new law. But someone needed to visit the South and explain why the new law was good for the entire country. First Lady "Lady Bird" Johnson was from the South and understood its people and customs. Despite threats to her own safety, Lady Bird undertook a four-day train tour to reach out to her fellow Southerners.
Autorenporträt
Helen Kampion finally pursued her dream of writing for children after a career in high-tech sales. With an MFA from Vermont College in Writing for Children and Young Adults, she began writing poetry, picture books, and middle grade novels. Helen's interest in history and strong women led her to co-author a picture book about Lady Bird Johnson's courage and grit. She lives in Wayland, Massachusetts.