On Februrary 1, 1960, the Greensboro Four, David, Joseph, Franklin and Ezell were the first student demonstrators at the Greensboro Woolworths’ Food Counter where they peacefully sat, ordered a donut and coffee, and waited to be served.  Their goal?…to end segregation.  These four began a ripple effect of similar sit-ins from south to north to west across America, where 70,000 blacks and white, men and women, young and old joined in through August of 1961.  Inspired by Dr. Martin Luther King’s call for nonviolent action, these four showed the true meaning of peace.  Written and illustrated by an award winning husband and wife team whose lyrical language and energetic illustrations make for a powerful read-aloud!  Back matter includes a Civil Rights timeline, additional background information on the story content, plus books and websites for further enjoyment.