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I'm thrilled with my latest book, ROSA'S BUS: The Ride to Civil Rights, recently released with Calkins Creek Publishers.
Steven Walker's rich illustrations perfectly compliment the text.
"Powerful." ~Kirkus Reviews

Bobbie Aultman, of Q the Video, helped me create this book trailer, which I hope librarians and teachers might incorporate with students, prior to sharing the book.

ROSA'S BUS book trailer from jo kittinger on Vimeo.

My thanks to The Blind Boys of Alabama for granting permission to use their song, "Freedom Road." Learn more at http://www.blindboys.com/