One hundred years before Rosa Parks took her stand, Elizabeth Lizzie Jennings tried to board a streetcar in New York City on her way to church. Though there were plenty of empty seats, she was denied entry, assaulted, and threatened all because of her raceeven though New York was a free state at that time. Lizzie decided to fight back. She told her story, took her case to courtwhere future president Chester Arthur represented herand won! Her victory was the first recorded in the fight for equal rights on public transportation, and Lizzies case set a precedent. Author Beth Anderson and acclaimed illustrator E. B. Lewis bring this inspiring, little-known story to life in this captivating book. Written by Beth Anderson. Illustrated by E. B. Lewis. Hardcover; 32 pages.