A Ride to Remember: A Civil Rights Story

Sharon Langley recalls a 1963 visit to an amusement park where African American families had previously been excluded. Born in the early 1960s, Sharon became the first African American child to ride a carousel at the restricted park after community protests. The account describes Black and white community members joining together to bring about change. Softly textured illustrations accompany this civil-rights story, which also includes an author’s note, timeline, and bibliography.