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Chosen a Best Childrens Book of the Year by the Bank Street Center!
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A biography for younger readers about one of the most influential activists of our time, who was an early advocate for African Americans and for gay rights.
Bayard had an unshakable optimism, nerves of steel, and, most importantly, a faith that if the cause is just and people are organized, nothing can stand in our way.President Barack Obama
Bayard Rustin was one of the great organizers and activists of the Civil Rights Movement. Without his skill and vision, the historic impact of the March on Washington might not have been possible. I am glad this biography will make young people aware of his life and his incredible contribution to American history.Congressman John Lewis
We need, in every community, a group of angelic troublemakers, declared Bayard Rustin in the late 1940s. A proponent of nonviolent resistance and a stalwart figure in the civil rights movement, Rustin organized a profound and peaceful milestone in American historythe 1963 March on Washington. . . . Troublemaker for Justice describes not only how Rustin orchestrated the March on Washington in two months but also how he stood up for his Quaker principles throughout his life. The three authors, Jacqueline Houtman, Walter Naegle and Michael G. Long, show the difficulties Rustin faced as a gay black man in 20th-century America, and that he shouldered them with strength, intelligence, and a quest for peace and justice.Abby Nolan, The Washington Post
An excellent biography that belongs in every young adult library. Readers will find Rustins story captivating; his story could encourage young people to fight for change.Michelle Kornberger, Library Journal,*Starred Review
In todays political landscape, this volume is a lesson in the courage to live according to ones truth and the dedication it takes to create a better world.Kirkus Reviews, *Starred Review
A long-overdue introduction to a fascinating, influential change maker.Publishers Weekly, *Starred Review
This biography is an indispensable addition to the literature of both civil and gay rights.Michael Cart, Booklist, *Starred review
Bayard Rustin was a major figure in the Civil Rights movement. He was arrested on a bus 13 years before Rosa Parks and he participated in integrated bus rides throughout the South 14 years before the Freedom Riders. He was a mentor to Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., teaching him the techniques and philosophy of Gandhian nonviolent direct action. He organized the March on Washington in 1963, one of the most impactful mobilizations in American history.
Despite these contributions, few Americans recognize his name, and he is absent from most history books, in large part because he was gay. This biography traces Rustins life, from his childhood and his first arrest in high school for sitting in the whites only section of a theater, through a lifetime of nonviolent activism.
Authors Jacqueline Houtman, Walter Naegle, and Michael G. Long provide middle and high school students with a biography of Rustin that illustrates how the personal is political. Young readers will take away valuable lessons about identity, civics, and 20th-century history.Rethinking Schools
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In Troublemaker for Justice children and teens can finally discover the story of the man who possibly was the most influential person in the struggle for Civil RightsBayard Rustin. Theyll discover a man who was behind many, if not most, Civil Rights and human rights efforts in the United States and around the world in the 1940s-1980s. Theyll discover a man who was willing to work behind the scenes, who was willing to be in the background in photos, and who was willing to work for a purpose, not for praise or notoriety. Theyll discover an African American gay man who never forgot his Quaker roots and who sought to peacefully create social justice so that equality became more than a word, it became a reality. This carefully researched book is one that children, teenagers, and adults should read and discuss, and the life of Bayard Rustin is one we should all emulate. Rob Sanders, author of Pride: The Story of Harvey Milk and the Rainbow Flag
Written with verve and an unerring eye for the important details, as well as the larger picture, Troublemaker for Justice is a nuanced, vital, and compelling portrait of civil rights leader Bayard Rustin. It is beautifully imagined and positioned perfectly in a thrilling sweep of U.S. history. Rustins life was a series of breakneck collisions with history and Troublemaker for Justice captures the energy and importance of his personal and political life. Perfect for any reader young adult or older, who wants to know more about Rustin, social justice movements, and how brave, visionary people have changed American history and made all of our lives better. Michael Bronski, author of A Queer History of the United States
Troublemaker for Justice will thrill and inspire young readersand their parents. Bayard Rustin was a crucial figure in the Civil Rights movement, and everyone should know his story, but even more importantly, we need his principles and his tactics now more than ever. This is one history book that could help you change the future. Charlie Jane Anders, author of The City in the Middle of the Night
Troublemaker for Justice is an incredible book! It is hard to believe that so much tumultuous history is contained in 154 pages. What emerges is the intense importance of seeing Bayard and other Civil Rights Leaders not just as historical figures, but as the brave people they were who made sacrifices for the betterment of society. Their stories vehemently ask us to not let their work towards creating a less violent world be in vain. Connie Griffin, Childrens Book Specialist, Bookworks, Albuquerque, NM
Packed full of sidebars with additional contextincluding regarding the Quakers views of civil rights, the nonviolent philosophy of Mahatma Gandhi, and Jim Crow lawsthe book also lists additional resources, includes a timeline of Rustins life, and forwards discussion questions.... Troublemaker for Justice is a helpful primer for young readers about a civil rights leader whos worth learning more about. Foreword Magazine
In todays political landscape, this volume is a lesson in the courage to live according to ones truth and the dedication it takes to create a better world. An essential guide to the life of Bayard Rustin, architect of critical movements for freedom and justice. Kirkus (starred review)
Though little remembered today, Bayard Rustin was a major leader of the American civil rights movement, a mentor of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., and a chief organizer of the historic 1963 March on Washington for Jobs and Freedom. A committed pacifist and believer in the power of nonviolence, Rustin was actively involved in civil rights protests, landing himself in prison 20 times by 1969. His commitment to human rights found expression not only in the U.S. but internationally as well. So why is he largely unsung? The authors argue it is because he was openly gay. While presenting a posthumous Presidential Medal of Freedom to Rustin, President Barack Obama confirmed this, saying, This great leader... was denied his rightful place in history because he was openly gay. The three authors of this thoughtful and informative biographythe narrative text of which is greatly amplified by a generous collection of black-and-white pictures and sidebar featureshave gone a long way to rectifying this injustice.... This biography is an indispensable addition to the literature of both civil and gay rights. Booklist (starred review)
Copyright 2019 by Jacqueline Houtman, Walter Naegle, and Michael G. Long
All Rights Reserved
Troublemaker for Justice was first published in 2014 in a limited edition produced by Quaker Press of Friends General Conference as Bayard Rustin: The Invisible Activist.
Cover photo of Bayard Rustin courtesy of the Estate of Bayard Rustin
Cover design by Linda Ronan
Layout and composition by David Botwinick
Book design by Linda Ronan
ISBN: 9780872867659
e-ISBN: 9780872867987
Library of Congress Cataloging-in-Publication Data
Names: Houtman, Jacqueline, author. | Naegl, Walter, author. | Long, Michael G., author.
Title: Trouble maker for justice : the story of Bayard Rustin, the man behind the march on Washington / Jacqueline Houtman, Walter Naegl, Michael G. Long.
Description: San Francisco : City Lights Books, [2019] | Includes bibliographical references. | Audience: Age: 13. | Audience: Grade 7 to 8.
Identifiers: LCCN 2019018987 (print) | LCCN 2019021919 (ebook) | ISBN 9780872867659
Subjects: LCSH: Rustin, Bayard, 1912-1987Juvenile literature. | Civil rights workersUnited StatesJuvenile literature. | African American civil rights workersJuvenile literature. | African AmericansCivil rightsHistory20th centuryJuvenile literature. | Civil rights movementsUnited StatesHistory20th centuryJuvenile literature. | United StatesRace relationsHistory20th centuryJuvenile literature.
Classification: LCC E185.97.R93 H688 2019 (print) | LCC E185.97.R93 (ebook) | DDC 323.092 [B]dc23
LC record available at https://lccn.loc.gov/2019018987
LC ebook record available at https://lccn.loc.gov/2019021919
City Lights Books are published at the City Lights Bookstore
261 Columbus Avenue, San Francisco, CA 94133
www.citylights.com
We need, in every community, a group of angelic troublemakers.
When Bayard Rustin spoke these words, he knew all too well that social problemsviolence, poverty, and racial, religious, and ethnic divisionsoften divide our human community.
More importantly, Bayard also believed that everyday people, including children and youth, can heal this brokenness. He was convinced beyond a shadow of a doubt that weyou and Ihave the power to create a place where we can enjoy peace, unity, and economic justice.
To make the world better, according to Bayard, we have to be troublemakerspeople who refuse to cooperate with anyone or anything that supports racism, sexism, poverty, and violence as a means for dealing with human conflict.
We have to say No! to those who use force. No! to those who demean people because of their ethnic origin, religion, sexual orientation, or the color of their skin. And No! to those who refuse to help poor people of any color.
We have to be angelic, too, as we raise our voices.
Even as we say No!, we must also say Yes! to nonviolence. Yes! to working cooperatively. And
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