Voice of Freedom: Fannie Lou Hamer
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Picture Book · Ages 4–7 · 2015 · Est. 30 min read-aloud

Voice of Freedom: Fannie Lou Hamer

Written by Carole Boston Weatherford · Illustrated by Ekua Holmes

A civil rights champion fights for equal voting rights against fierce opposition.

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56 pages· 3,807 words· Est. 30 min read-aloud· 820L
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Bookroo's summary

Fannie Lou Hamer, a relentless civil rights advocate, battles prejudice and violence in her quest for equal voting rights. Her powerful speech at the 1964 Democratic National Convention challenges the nation, despite attempts to silence her. Through stirring poems and vibrant collages, her story of hope and resilience unfolds, inspiring a movement for change.

From the publisher

A collage-illustrated collection of poems and spirituals inspired by the life and work of civil rights advocate Fannie Lou Hamer.

Awards

Coretta Scott King/John Steptoe New Talent Award (2016)Caldecott Honor (2016)Boston Globe–Horn Book Honor (2016)Robert F. Sibert Informational Book Honor (2016)
At a glance
Format
Pages
56
Words
3,807
Reading age
4–7
Audience
Picture
Lexile
820L
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Book details

Reading levels
ATOS
5.8
F&P level
~S
AR points
1
AR interest level
MG
AR quiz
175361
Publication
Published
August 4, 2015
Publisher
Candlewick
Edition
Language
English
Type
Picture Book
Identifiers
ISBN
9780763665319
LCCN
2013957319
OCLC
1136134244

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