Another is 'The Watsons Go to Birmingham - 1963' by Christopher Paul Curtis. It follows an African - American family's journey to Birmingham during a very tumultuous time in the civil rights movement. It gives insights into the events and the impact on families, especially from a child's perspective. The characters are well - developed and it really brings the era to life.
A less - known but equally important one might be 'Brown Girl Dreaming' by Jacqueline Woodson. It's a memoir - in - verse that tells the story of the author's childhood during the civil rights movement. It gives a very personal and lyrical account of growing up as an African - American child in that era, with themes of identity, family, and the struggle for equality.