
Part of the American Girl Historical Characters series
A young girl faces discrimination and must find her voice amidst tragedy.
Melody Ellison eagerly anticipates her first church solo, inspired by her brother's Motown dreams and her sister's activism. But when she encounters discrimination, Melody is determined to fight for civil rights. As her performance nears, a devastating event leaves her speechless. Will Melody reclaim her voice to champion justice for those silenced? Discover her journey of courage and resilience.
Melody Ellison can’t wait to sing her first solo at church, and she wants to pick a song that’s special. She gets advice from her big brother, who has his sights set on becoming a Motown star, and inspiration from her older sister, who’s home from college with new ideas about marches and protests and making things fair. When Melody experiences discrimination for herself, she decides to stand up and speak out about civil rights, too. As her solo approaches, an unimaginable tragedy leaves her silent. Can Melody find her voice to speak up for those who can’t?
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