Black and White: The Confrontation Between Reverend Fred L. Shuttlesworth and Eugene Bull Connor

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Set against the backdrop of Birmingham's tumultuous civil rights struggle in the 1950s and early 1960s, the narrative contrasts the efforts of Reverend Fred L. Shuttlesworth, a passionate advocate for racial equality, with the resistance of Commissioner Eugene "Bull" Connor. Through a blend of archival materials and personal interviews, the author explores their lives and the pivotal confrontation that catalyzed change in the city. This work is recognized as a Robert F. Sibert Honor Book, highlighting its significance in children's literature on civil rights.