"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"--

Margeaux Weston, illustrated by Simone Douglas