Voice of Freedom: Fannie Lou Hamer: The Spirit of the Civil Rights Movement
Stirring poems and stunning collage illustrations combine to celebrate the life of Fannie Lou Hamer, a champion of equal voting rights.
"I am sick and tired of being sick and tired."
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.
A 2016 Caldecott Honor Book
A 2016 Robert F. Sibert Honor Book
A 2016 John Steptoe New Talent Illustrator Award Winner
Target age group 10-13
"I am sick and tired of being sick and tired."
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.
A 2016 Caldecott Honor Book
A 2016 Robert F. Sibert Honor Book
A 2016 John Steptoe New Talent Illustrator Award Winner
Target age group 10-13
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CategoryJuvenile Nonfiction
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Age Group9 to 12 yrs
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Grade Level3-5
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LanguageEnglish
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BindingPaperback
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Theme 1Biography & Autobiography
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Theme 2Social, Personal & Family Topics
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Detailed (BISAC) Subject/ThemePrejudice & Racism
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AwardsCoretta Scott King - John Steptoe for New Talent Author Award; Caldecott Honor
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AuthorWeatherford, Carole Boston
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Lexile Level820
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AR Level5.8
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Deweyb
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PublisherCandlewick Press
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Publication Date12/24/2018
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Pages56
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Dimensions0.2 H × 9.8 L × 10.7 W
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Case Qty40
