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.
Product details
- Publisher : Candlewick; Illustrated edition (December 24, 2018)
- Language : English
- Paperback : 56 pages
- ISBN-10 : 1536203254
- ISBN-13 : 978-1536203257
- Reading age : 10 - 13 years
- Lexile measure : 820L
- Grade level : 5 - 6
- Item Weight : 9.6 ounces
- Dimensions : 10.03 x 0.21 x 11.06 inches