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Troubled Waters: A River's Journey Toward Justice

Carole Boston Weatherford

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From Young People's Poet Laureate Carole Boston Weatherford and award-winning illustrator Bryan Collier, a stirring account of the 1965 Selma to Montgomery marches, as witnessed by the Alabama River.

Some say water is the mightiest force on earth.
But the yearning for freedom is even stronger.

For centuries, the Alabama River has been a witness. Buried in its riverbed are countless fossils and artifacts-as well as souls, secrets, and stories.

Troubled Waters brings history to life through the voice of this mighty waterway, from the earliest settlers on its shores to 1965, when Black citizens in Selma rose up like a river to demand their right to vote.

In this breathtakingly original picture book, celebrated creators Carole Boston Weatherford and Bryan Collier show that the Alabama River is much more than a witness to history. It is also a source of strength, keeping hope afloat through times of trouble; and a rising tide, coursing on a journey toward justice.

Book Details

  • Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
  • Publish Date: Jan 20th, 2026
  • Pages: 40
  • Language: English
  • Edition: undefined - undefined
  • Dimensions: 12.28in - 8.85in - 0.42in - 1.07lb
  • EAN: 9781681198187
  • Recommended age: 04-08
  • Categories: • African American & Black - General• History - United States - 20th Century

About the Author

Weatherford, Carole Boston: - Carole Boston Weatherford is the award-winning author of more than 50 books of poetry, nonfiction, and children's literature. She is the recipient of a Newbery Honor, Coretta Scott King Author Honor, two NAACP Image Awards, a WNDB Walter Award, and numerous other accolades. Her books include I, Matthew Henson; Jesse Owens: Fastest Man Alive; and Be a King. She resides in North Carolina where she teaches at Fayetteville State University.
Collier, Bryan: - Bryan Collier is the Caldecott Honor and Coretta Scott King Award winner of numerous children's books, including Rosa and Martin's Big Words: The Life of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. When he's not painting, he spends his time visiting schools and encouraging young artists and readers. Bryan lives in New York with his wife and daughter. www.bryancollier.com

Praise for this book

"* A gorgeously illustrated, truthfully told history that no collection should be without." --Kirkus Reviews, starred review

"* Powerful. . . . Weatherford's authentic and innovative storytelling transforms history into a deeply resonant experience. . . . Collier's stunning mixed-media illustrations . . . visually echo themes of perseverance and hope." --Horn Book, starred review

"* In -Weatherford's -exceptional account of the -historic events, the river becomes a character itself. . . . This phenomenal historical account of the Alabama River is a must-purchase for all -library collections." --School Library Journal, starred review

"* Boston Weatherford and Collier limn an arresting history of the Alabama River from the water body's perspective in this distinctive picture book. . . . [Shows] how the living and the lost share the same history. It's an accurate telling that acknowledges a continuation of resistance." --Publishers Weekly, starred review

"This beautifully realized picture book from venerable author Weatherford. . . . packs in power as it illuminates Alabama's past." --Booklist

"This book is sure to spark discussion and empower readers of all ages." --School Library Journal, starred review, on BE A KING

"Heartbreaking and legendary." --Kirkus Reviews, starred review, on BOX

"A moving tale of triumph that brings the past to life." --Kirkus Reviews, starred review, on FREEDOM ON THE SEA

"Uplifting and inspiring . . . a welcome addition to civil rights picture books." --Booklist, starred review, on WE SHALL OVERCOME