Seeds of Freedom

Written by Hester Bass · Illustrated by E.B. Lewis

In Huntsville, Alabama, unity and creativity defy segregation peacefully.

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32 pages· 1,637 words· Est. 13 min read-aloud· AD830L

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In Huntsville, Alabama, during the civil rights era, black and white citizens defy the norm of violence. Through creativity and courage, they unite to peacefully integrate their city and schools. This inspiring tale reveals how perseverance and cooperation can overcome racial discrimination and bullying. Discover a lesser-known chapter of history where ingenuity triumphs over injustice, offering hope and lessons for future generations.

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Explore a little-known story of the civil rights movement, in which black and white citizens in one Alabama city worked together nonviolently to end segregation.

Mention the civil rights era in Alabama, and most people recall images of terrible violence. But something different was happening in Huntsville. For the citizens of that city, creativity, courage, and cooperation were the keys to working together to integrate their city and schools in peace. In an engaging celebration of this lesser-known chapter in American and African-American history, author Hester Bass and illustrator E. B. Lewis show children how racial discrimination, bullying, and unfairness can be faced successfully with perseverance and ingenuity.

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