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This book would be awesome for Black History Month. It would be a great over group classroom lesson. This book could also tie in really well in a poetry.

First off the illustrations in this book are amazing and so well done. The story is very inspiring and could be great for children.

“The next year, I ran for Congress in the Mississippi Freedom Democratic Party. Death threats started to come at me soon as I announced I was running. But I didn't scare easy. I meant to prove that anyone, black or white, rich or poor, could get involved in American politics. I cast my first vote for myself.“

A first-person biography about Fannie Lou Hamer. She was a prominent figure in civil rights and voting rights.

Biography - Published in 2015. Voice of Freedom: Fannie Lou Hamer, The Spirit of the Civil Rights Movement is a 2015 non-fiction and poetic children's book by written by Carole Boston Weatherford and illustrated by Ekua Holmes. The book discusses the life of American civil rights activist Fannie Lou Hamer.

“The truest thing that we have in this country at this time is little children.“

I would definitely read this book in an older classroom setting. It has very dark topics but written in a beautiful way where you can feel the emotion.

This biography is about a woman named Fannie Lou Hamer and her struggles of slavery. Although this story covers dark topics, it highlights the importance of equality for everyone. Equality is an important thing and this book could be moving to read for young readers.

“I am sick and tired of being sick and tired.”

Very advanced language and content. I would use this for a social studies lesson during the civil rights movement. I do not see the content of this book being useful in the grade levels I want to teach.

Caldecott winner, biography, 2015. Colorful, abstract looking pictures. Non-fiction and poetry. The illustrator used oil paint. The book discusses the life of American civil rights activist Fannie Lou Hamer. Voice of Freedom celebrates Fannie Lou Hamer's life and legacy with a message of hope, determination, and strength.

“I am sick and tired of being sick and tired.“

This book would be perfect for a civil rights unit in a social studies classroom.

Voice of Freedom. This story is clearly a Caldecott award winner! This book is a biography that tells the story of American civil rights activist, Fannie Lou Hammer. Oil paint was used to create the beautiful, detailed illustrations.

“I am sick and tired of being sick and tired“

Advanced language and content, can be used for a history lesson during a civil rights unit. The content of this book reach beyond the age range I will teach, however this book and topic could be integrated into a lesson.

In Carole Boston Weatherford's, 2015, Caldecott winning Non-fiction book, “Voice of Freedom...“ the illustrator used oil paint to bring in another dimension to the story telling of American civil rights activist Fannie Lou Hamer. This covers her legacy sharing a message of hope, strength, and determination.

“I am sick and tired of being sick and tired.“

I would use this for a social students lesson in my classroom but tie it into social emotional learning as well.

Voice of Freedom: Fannie Lou Hamer: The Spirit of the Civil Rights Movement is a 2015 Caldecott winning book. The illustrations of the book are colorful and abstract, but the text is non-fiction and poetic. The book is about the life of the civil rights activists, Fannie Hamer. The book carries the messages of hope, determination, and strength of a person.

“I am sick and tired of being sick and tired.“

Very advanced language and content. I would use this for a social studies lesson during the civil rights movement. I don't see the content of this book being useful in the grade levels I want to teach.

“I‘m sick and tired of being sick and tired.”
This quote captures Fannie Lou Hamer‘s deep frustration with injustice and her unwavering resolve to demand change. It reflects her powerful voice and commitment to the Civil Rights Movement.

A standout moment is Hamer‘s fierce declaration of “I‘m sick and tired of being sick and tired,” which echoes through the pages, reminding readers of the relentless fight for justice and equality.

Caldecott winner, biography, 2015. Colorful, abstract looking pictures. Non-fiction and poetic. I believe the illustrator used oil paint. The book discusses the life of American civil rights activist Fannie Lou Hamer. Voice of Freedom celebrates Fannie Lou Hamer‘s life and legacy with a message of hope, determination, and strength.

Voice of Freedom: Fannie Lou Hamer, Spirit of the Civil Rights Movement by Carole Boston Weatherford offers a powerful introduction to Hamer's life and activism. The book combines lyrical text with vibrant illustrations by Ekua Holmes, capturing Hamer's courage and impact on the Civil Rights Movement. It‘s an inspiring and educational read for all ages.

“I guess if I'd had any sense, I'd a-been a little scared, but what was the point of being scared.“

This book would be a great book to discuss the hardships enslaved people faced as well as discussing the Civil Rights Movement.

Voice of Freedom: Fannie Lou Hamer: The Spirit of the Civil Rights Movement by Carole Boston Weatherford / Illustrated by Ekua Holmes. This book follows the story of Fannie Lou. It reviews the hardships of enslaved people. The illustrations are colorful and detailed. The colors match the emotions told on each page. Published: 2015 and Caldecott Honor in 2026

WOW! Fannie Lou Gamer is now one of my heroes. The book is written in free verse and the writing is beautiful. Her adopted daughter died because a hospital that treated blacks was too far away for treatment. Despicable.

Again, those illustrations are gorgeous. #BBRC @librarianryan @sarahreadstoomuch

Voice of Freedom is a P book written by Carole Boston Weatherford and illustrated by Ekua Holmes. This book has won many awards including the Coretta Scott King and John Steptoe New Talent Illustrator Award, and the Caldecott Honor. This book has some incredible poetry in it giving readers an insight into the Civil Rights Movement. It allows the audience to read beautiful poetry along with looking at incredible illustrations.

A verse biography picture book about Fannie Lou Hamer. Definitely not for younger picture book readers, as it contains the truth of the violence and horrible language that Hamer was subjected to, but this is beautifully illustrated and wonderfully told.

#riotgrams Day 16: black history

This children‘s book has beautiful illustrations by Ekua Holmes. It also is very honest about the reality of Fannie Lou Hammer‘s life—it doesn‘t gloss over anything—but is still inspiring & hopeful.

I recently read this #nonfiction book about famous Civil Rights activist Fannie Lou Hamer. The poetry is emotionally evocative and brilliantly shows the struggles that Hamer experienced. The artwork is visually bright and stunning. I can definitely see why this book was nominated for the WAW Children's Book Award.

Another #audiobook completed! This one was a sort, but stirring biography. Reading the March graphic novels inspired me to hunt this one down. #nonfictionchallenge17

Audiobooks are great for children, too. Here are the #Audies2017 finalists for Young Listeners.

I'm so glad a friend recommended this- I thought it was "just" about a singer from the cover. (Y'all, don't judge a book by its cover, just like your mama taught you) I learned so much! The kids did too!

Book Buddies for 1st-3rd graders today:

We started with "This is the Dream" for some background on segregation and the Civil Rights Movement and then moved to excerpts from "Voice of Freedom." We also listened to bits from the CD.

I stopped often, and we talked through questions and concerns. We talked about discrimination too, and how- contrary to what my group of mostly white kids thought- it still exists today.

#notawhiteprotagonist

A seriously powerful book. Fannie Lou Hamer was an amazing woman.

Wow! The illustrations are stunning and the information is inspiring. Great book for kids

Anyone can use their voice for change!

#WWW: Fannie Lou Hamer, civil rights hero. (Also admire Ekua Holmes and her gorgeous artwork, as well as Carole Boston Weatherford and her beautiful poems. An excellent introduction to this incredible human being.)