"In this stunning biography of Fannie Lou Hamer, we walk beside her through tears and smiles on a remarkable journey of resilience and determination that leaves us transformed." — Booklist (starred review)
Despite fierce prejudice and abuse, even being beaten to within an inch of her life, Fannie Lou Hamer was a champion of civil rights from the 1950s until her death in 1977. Integral to the Freedom Summer of 1964, Ms. Hamer gave a speech at the Democratic National Convention that, despite President Johnson's interference, aired on national TV news and spurred the nation to support the Freedom Democrats. Featuring vibrant mixed-media art full of intricate detail, Voice of Freedom celebrates Fannie Lou Hamer's life and legacy with a message of hope, determination, and strength.
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Description
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Creators
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Details
- Carole Boston Weatherford - Author
- Ekua Holmes - Illustrator
Kindle Book
- Release date: February 1, 2022
OverDrive Read
- ISBN: 9781536227994
- Release date: February 1, 2022
Formats
Kindle Book
OverDrive Read
Kindle restrictions
Languages
English
Levels
ATOS Level:5.8
Lexile® Measure:820
Interest Level:4-8(MG)
Text Difficulty:3-4