Author | : Carole Boston Weatherford |
File Size | : 55,6 Mb |
Publisher | : Candlewick Press |
Language | : English |
Release Date | : 01 February 2022 |
ISBN | : 9781536227994 |
Pages | : 55 pages |
Voice of Freedom by Carole Boston Weatherford Book PDF Summary
“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.