Melody Lifts Her Voice (American Girl)

By Bria Alston, Parker-Nia Gordon (Illustrator), Shiane Salabie (Illustrator)

A young girl finds her voice during the Civil Rights Movement.

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32 pages· 722 words· Est. 6 min read-aloud

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Bookroo's summary

In 1964, Melody Ellison is inspired by the Civil Rights Movement to make a difference in her community. With a love for singing and gardening, she learns to stand up for what's right. As Melody navigates the challenges of her time, she discovers the power of her voice and the impact one person can have. Will her courage and determination be enough to bring about change? Join Melody on her journey of leadership and empowerment in this engaging story for young readers.

From the publisher

American Girl(R) Melody(TM) stands up for what’s right in this all-new Step 3 Step into Reading leveled reader that takes place in 1964. Melody Ellison loves singing and gardening, and is inspired by friends and family and the Civil Rights Movement to make changes in her community. Melody’s story of leadership and making one’s voice heard is sure to engage today’s readers as they learn what it was like to be a girl in 1964. This Step 3 Step into Reading leveled reader is great for American Girl fans ages 5 to 8. This exciting Step into Reading is based on an American Girl story by Denise Lewis Patrick. Step 3 readers feature engaging characters in easy-to-follow plots about popular topics for children who are ready to read on their own. Introduced in 1986, American Girl’s flagship line of historical characters features 18-inch dolls, books, and accessories that give girls a dramatic understanding of the role women and girls played in shaping our country. Look out for these other great books: Samantha Helps a Friend (American Girl) 9780593381878Freedom for Addy (American Girl) 9780593381915Molly’s Christmas Surprise (American Girl) 9780593381960

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