Olive Morris was a child when she moved from the countryside in Jamaica to the busy streets of London in Britain. She soon realized just how tough life was growing up in Britain during the 1970s. Then her life changed forever when she witnessed police brutality towards a Black man — and was arrested when she came to his aid. Olive became a leader within the Black British community, fighting against any kind of abuse and speaking up about racism. She never let the injustices she faced as a Black woman during that time stop her.
Olive was involved in the first Black bookshops in Britain and spent much of her life fighting for the rights of those in her community. Her fearless determination inspired the building blocks for change within the Black British community! This book from the best-selling Little People, BIG DREAMS series tells Olive's story with fun, stylish illustrations, plus back matter that includes a biographical timeline, historical photos, and detailed information about the activists life.
Recommended Age | 5 - 8 |
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Author | Maria Isabel Sanchez Vegara |
Illustrator | Aurelia Durand |
ISBN | 0711285675 |
Publication Date | Jun 6, 2023 |
Publisher | Frances Lincoln Children's Books |
Series Name | Little People, BIG DREAMS |
Language | English |