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Walk with me

a biography of Fannie Lou Hamer
2021
Presents the first full portrait of Fannie Lou Hamer and her galvanic part in the greatest social movement of our era.

Until I am free

Fannie Lou Hamer's enduring message to America
"[This book] explores the [life,] political ideas and philosophies of civil rights activist Fannie Lou Hamer"--Provided by publisher.

Sweet justice

Georgia Gilmore and the Montgomery Bus Boycott
"A picture book biography about Georgia Gilmore, the woman whose cooking helped feed and fund the Montgomery bus boycott of 1956"--.

Women in the civil rights movement

After decades of segregation, women were at the forefront of the civil rights movement, the largest social upheaval since the end of the Civil War.Alongside men, they were leaders, planners, organizers, and protesters. They moved the needle toward groundbreaking legislation. They fought for women's rights and for justice for all. As the nation slowly moved toward political equality for people of color, these steadfast activists, alone or in groups, formed the backbone of the movement. This book tells their story. Women are sometimes called the silent protagonists of history. But since before the founding of our nation until now, women have organized, marched, and inspired. They forced change and created opportunity. With engaging text, fun facts, photography, infographics, and art, this new set of books examines how individual women of differing races and socioeconomic status took a stand, and how groups of women lived and fought throughout the history of this country. It looks at how they celebrated victories that included the right to vote, the right to serve their country, and the right to equal employment. The aim of this much-needed set of five books is to bring herstory to young readers!.

Mary McLeod Bethune

pioneering educator
A biography of the African-American educator Mary McLeod Bethune, discussing her role in creating opportunities for African-Americans in education and government.

Maya Angelou

writer and activist
2020
Explores the life of writer and activist, Maya Angelou.

Voice of freedom

Fannie Lou Hamer, spirit of the civil rights movement
Describes the life and work of civil rights advocate Fannie Lou Hamer.

Coretta Scott King and the Center for Nonviolent Social Change

2017
Profiles the life and career of Coretta Scott King and her work for equal rights for African Americans.

Ida B. Wells

A short biography for young readers about civil rights activist Ida B. Wells.

Lighting the fires of freedom

African American women in the Civil Rights Movement
2018
Explores the achievements of nine African American women during the Civil Rights Movement.

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