{"title":"Sharon Langley","description":"\u003cp\u003eWelcome to our collection dedicated to the remarkable author Sharon Langley. Known for bringing historical moments to life through evocative storytelling, Sharon’s work provides young readers with a window into significant past events. Her dedication to education and awareness shines through in her meticulously crafted children’s books.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eA Ride to Remember: A Civil Rights Story\u003c\/em\u003e is a standout title in her bibliography. Co-authored with Amy Nathan, this book delves into the pivotal events of the Civil Rights Movement, focusing on Sharon's own childhood experience as the first African-American child to ride the carousel in a Baltimore amusement park following its desegregation. This powerful story is not only educational but frames a vital history lesson in an accessible and inspiring format for children.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eSharon Langley’s engaging narratives are perfect for sparking conversations about history and empathy, making them a valuable addition to both personal and educational collections. Browse through our selection of her works to discover stories that educate and inspire young minds.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"a-ride-to-remember-a-civil-rights-story-by-sharon-langley-9781419736858","title":"A Ride to Remember: A Civil Rights Story","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe true story of how a ride on a carousel made a powerful Civil Rights statement, \u003cem\u003eA Ride to Remember\u003c\/em\u003e tells how a community came together—both black and white—to make a change.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWhen Sharon Langley was born in the early 1960s, many amusement parks were segregated, and African-American families were not allowed entry. This book reveals how, in the summer of 1963, due to demonstrations and public protests, the Gwynn Oak Amusement Park in Maryland became desegregated and opened to all for the first time.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eCo-author Sharon Langley was the first African-American child to ride the carousel. This was on the same day of Martin Luther King Jr.'s March on Washington for Jobs and Freedom. Langley's ride to remember demonstrated the possibilities of King's dream.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis book includes photos of Sharon on the carousel, authors' notes, a timeline, and a bibliography.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Thames and Hudson (Australia) Pty Ltd","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46741134409964,"sku":"9781419736858","price":35.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/13136113482693.jpg?v=1755575860"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.pro\/collections\/sharon-langley.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}