We Shall Overcome, written by Bryan Collier, reviewed by Katy Golden

Summary:  Accompanying the lyrics of the Civil Rights anthem "We Shall Overcome", four-time Caldecott honoree Collier illustrates the journey of a young Black girl as she passes both historical and current landmarks. As she wanders through black-and-white depictions of the 16th Street Baptist Church, the bus on which Rosa Parks refused to move, and Little Rock Central High School, the girl also passes modern scenes shown in full color, such as a Black Lives Matter rally and the painting of a mural. Often both black-and-white historical and full-color contemporary scenes are shown on one two-page spread, showing the juxtaposition between past and present.

Straight Talk for Librarians:  This illustrated anthem is an excellent addition to any civil rights collection. The appendix gives a detailed history of each landmark passed, as well as the titular song itself, and describes the importance of each event. School librarians may want to note that some of the lyrics repeat "The Lord will see us through, someday". A great informational picture book!