pickBiography - 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.
pickThis 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.
“Our march made the difference. We children led the way.“ This quote highlights the children who participated in pushing the civil rights movement forward.
I would use this book when teaching about civil rights movements.
pickHistorical fiction - Published in 2018. Throughout Let the Children March, the author emphasizes the power of nonviolent resistance and the courage of the young participants. The children's march is portrayed as a pivotal moment in the Civil Rights Movement, demonstrating the potential of ordinary citizens, even children, to effect change.
