Description: "Discover the story of Fannie Lou Hamer in this chapter book for young readers ages 6 to 9. Fannie Lou Hamer was a powerful leader in the fight for Civil Rights and women's rights. Before she became an activist, she was a young girl in Mississippi who loved to read and recite poetry. She overcame many challenges and used her voice to stand up for equality and justice. This inspiring chapter book for young readers explores how Fannie went from being a young girl who had to leave school at age 12 to one of the leading voices of the Civil Rights Movement"--
Brief description:
MARGEAUX WESTON is an editor, sensitivity reader, and writer. She has written four children's books and edited many more. Margeaux is also an editor at the Hugo-nominated Fiyah Magazine. She enjoys working on speculative fiction, kid lit, nonfiction, and historical fiction.
Review Quotes: "A life of service, sacrifice, courage and tenacity--that's the story of Fannie Lou Hamer. This moving biography inspires young readers to reflect on where they can use both their voice and their deeds to make a difference." -- Ramona Johnson, Elementary School Librarian