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Fannie Lou Hamer sings in front of others

Voice of Freedom: Fannie Lou Hamer, The Spirit of the Civil Rights Movement

Illustrated by:
Ekua Holmes
Age Level:
Middle Grade
Genre:
Biography
Published:
2015

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. 2016 Caldecott Honor Book.

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