A ROBERT F. SIBERT HONOR BOOK "Compelling... both narratively and artistically." –The
New York Times Book Review
★ "Offering an outstanding take on the Montgomery Bus Boycott from a fresh perspective, this is an essential purchase." –
School Library Journal, starred review
★ "Christie's richly colorful, expressive gouache paintings bring the bus boycott into focus while depicting Gilmore as the text portrays her: a down-to-earth hero who used her considerable talent, energy, and courage to work for justice." –
Booklist, starred review