Lizzie Demands a Seat!: Elizabeth Jennings Fights for Streetcar Rights

This informational picture book recounts the story of Elizabeth “Lizzie” Jennings, an African American schoolteacher in 1854 New York City. When she was refused entry to a streetcar, Jennings fought the injustice. Her action became part of the longer struggle for equal rights in public transportation. The book focuses on a historical challenge to racial discrimination and includes an author’s note and bibliography for further context.