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Voice of Freedom: Fannie Lou Hamer, Spirit of the Civil Rights Movement

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For a powerful and poetic glimpse into the life of a real-life American civil rights hero, look no further than Voice of Freedom, a 2016 Caldecott Honor book written by Carole Boston Weatherford and illustrated in beautiful collages by Ekua Holmes. Each haunting poem includes Fannie Lou Hamer's own words, and each tells of a formative experience in her eventful life. She was at the forefront of many important events in civil rights history, and sadly, like many black citizens of the U.S. both past and present, experienced brutality at the hands of cruel white people so severe that she was left with permanent injuries. Her ability to rise above incredible injustices and to be a leader for her people was second to none. Highly recommended for grades 4 and up.

Posted by Ellen A. on February 25, 2016
Oh, the Thinks You Can Think
African American
Voice of Freedom: Fannie Lou Hamer, Spirit of the Civil Rights Movement
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