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

"Voice of Freedom: Fannie Lou Hamer: The Spirit of the Civil Rights Movement" illuminates the indomitable spirit of a key figure in the fight for racial justice and voting rights. Published on August 4, 2015, this profound narrative, crafted through stirring poems and vivid collage illustrations, earned accolades as a Caldecott Honor Book, a Robert F. Sibert Honor Book, and a John Steptoe New Talent Illustrator Award Winner. The book traces the formidable journey of Fannie Lou Hamer, a woman who rose from the depths of systemic oppression to impact the Civil Rights Movement profoundly. Despite enduring severe violence and discrimination, Hamer's relentless advocacy was pivotal during the Freedom Summer of 1964 and her historic speech at the Democratic National Convention. Ideal for middle school readers, this book not only recounts history but also instills a sense of hope and resilience, urging young minds to reflect on the power of persistence and courage in the face of injustice.