Twelve Days in May: Freedom Ride 1961 | 
The hour arrives. They give their tickets to the drivers and board the buses-six on the Greyhound, seven on the Trailways. “Freedom Ride 1961“ is underway. It is a ride that will shock a nation, and the world.
The hour arrives. They give their tickets to the drivers and board the buses-six on the Greyhound, seven on the Trailways. “Freedom Ride 1961“ is underway. It is a ride that will shock a nation, and the world.
In Twelve Days in May: Freedom Ride 1961, Larry Dane Brimner takes readers on a powerful journey through the historic Freedom Ride of 1961. Through vivid storytelling and striking photographs, this book brings to life the courage of the riders who challenged segregation in the South. A compelling and inspiring tale of bravery, perseverance, and the fight for justice. Perfect for young readers interested in history and civil rights.
pickTwelve Days in May: Freedom Ride 1961 by Larry Dane Brimner vividly recounts the 1961 Freedom Ride through engaging text and powerful black-and-white photos. The book highlights the courage and determination of the riders in the face of violence, emphasizing the fight for justice and equality. It's an inspiring, educational read for young readers.
pickThis book is very moving as a an educational aspect of the freedom riders journey
This book is a very powerful nonfiction book that chronicles the harrowing and courageous journey of the Freedom Riders during the Civil Rights Movement.
“They are people with a plan.... They are prepared for the unexpected”.
This book if very informational but have very intense content. I would use this book for students who enjoy history and are at a high reading level.
so-soNon-fiction. On May 4, 1961, a group of thirteen black and white civil rights activists launched the Freedom Ride, aiming to challenge the practice of segregation on buses and at bus terminal facilities in the South. As the Riders traveled deeper into the South, they encountered increasing violence and opposition.
#nonfiction2019 something with pictures.
pickThis book is a NF, Sibert award winner and can be used in the classroom as a RA, AS, IR, SR or DR. #UCFLAE3414SP18
This book features a wonderful array of photographs that illustrate this time period in American history and would be a great book to feature during Black History Month! It‘s about a group of civil rights activists who launched the Freedom Ride aiming to challenge the practice of segregation on buses in the South.
