Onward, We Marched

A stunning and lyrical picture book introduction to the Civil Rights Movement from acclaimed author Erica Martin.

Through spare and evocative poetic verse, Onward, We Marched traces key moments in the struggle for civil rights in America, from the era of Jim Crow laws and the 1896 “separate but equal” Supreme Court ruling to the Montgomery Bus Boycott and the March on Washington.

With powerful illustrations by Alleanna Harris, this moving picture book introduces young readers to some of the most important events in the nation’s ongoing reckoning with racial injustice. Thoughtful, accessible, and deeply resonant, the book serves as both a vital history lesson and a meaningful conversation starter for children and families alike.

Perfect for readers of Unspeakable: The Tulsa Race Massacre and The 1619 Project: Born on the Water, Onward, We Marched offers an age-appropriate yet powerful exploration of courage, resistance, and the enduring fight for equality.