Lizzie Demands a Seat! - by Beth Anderson (Hardcover)

This book tells the inspiring story of Elizabeth "Lizzie" Jennings, an African American schoolteacher who fought back when she was unjustly denied entry to a New York City streetcar in 1854.

One hundred years before Rosa Parks took her stand, Lizzie's courageous actions sparked the beginnings of the long struggle to gain equal rights on public transportation.

Despite facing discrimination and threats, Lizzie decided to fight back and took her case to court with future president Chester Arthur representing her.

Her victory was the first recorded in the fight for equal rights on public transportation and set a precedent that continues to inspire today.

With captivating illustrations and an engaging narrative, this book brings to life an important historical event that shaped the civil rights movement.