Harriette Gillem Robinet

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Forty Acres and Maybe a Mule

Harriette Gillem Robinet

Born with a withered leg and hand, Pascal, who is about twelve years old, joins other former slaves in a search for a farm and the freedom which it promises.

 

Walking To The Bus Rider Blues

Harriette Gillem Robinet

It is June, 1956 in Montgomery, Alabama.

African-Americans are boycotting the bus company that had their neighbor, Mrs. Rosa Parks, arrested for refusing to give up her seat to a white man. Until they can sit wherever they wish on the bus, African-Americans are refusing to ride. They are walking.

For Alfa Merryfield, walking can be a problem. When he takes the bus he avoids the white boys who steal his pay for working in Mr. Greendale’s grocery store. Losing the money is a disaster. He and his sister and his great-grandmother, who live together, need money…

 
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