Onward, We Marched — Alleanna Harris

Onward, We Marched

Written by Erica Martin
Published by Penguin Random House and Flamingo Books
Publishing on October 6, 2026
ISBN: 9798217040216

The cover of Onward We Marched, written by Erica Martin and illustrated by Alleanna Harris. People of different ages and backgrounds link arms and sing in front of the Lincoln Memorial.

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

From Jim Crow laws and the 1896 “separate but equal” Supreme Court ruling, to the Montgomery Bus Boycott and the March on Washington, acclaimed author Erica Martin tells the story of the Civil Rights Movement in spare and evocative poetic verse.

Illustrated by Alleanna Harris, Onward, We Marched is a poignant introduction to the some of the most critical moments in our nation’s reckoning with racial injustice, a vital history lesson, and a much-needed conversation starter for the youngest audience. Perfect for readers of Unspeakable: The Tulsa Race Massacre and The 1619 Project: Born on the Water.

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People boycott Jim Crow laws in front of a restaurant. From Onward, We Marched, written by Erica Martin and illustrated by Alleanna Harris.

Segregation was declared unconstitutional by the Supreme Court. From Onward, We Marched, written by Erica Martin and illustrated by Alleanna Harris.

Black people participate in the Montgomery Bus Boycott for 381 days. From Onward, We Marched, written by Erica Martin and illustrated by Alleanna Harris.

People of different ages, backgrounds and races join hands and sing in front of the Lincoln Memorial at the March on Washington. From Onward, We Marched, written by Erica Martin and illustrated by Alleanna Harris.

Martin Luther King, Jr. stands in front of a large crowd standing around the Washington Monument. A group of people march in front. From Onward, We Marched, written by Erica Martin and illustrated by Alleanna Harris.

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