: An Inspiring Biography for Young Readers
Margeaux Weston
Simone Douglas Illustrator
Series: The Story of Biographies
January 7, 2025
Hardcover
| 72 pages
Juvenile Nonfiction / Biography & Autobiography / Social Activists / Biography & Autobiography / Women / Cultural & Regional
Discover the life of Fannie Lou Hamer-a story about using your voice for kids 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.
