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bookworm_baggins's review against another edition
5.0
Read aloud to the kids. This is a fantastically accessible first hand account by the youngest person to march from Selma to Alabama for voting rights in the 60s. Lynda turned 15 while marching, had already spent many days (and nights) in jail for peacefully marching, and was one of the many children brutally assaulted by police on Bloody Sunday. Her story was so real for my kids as she was just a few years older than them. Her bravery and determination were incredible, and I appreciated so much hearing her story. Great companion book for the March series as well as Twelve Days in May about the freedom riders.
hezajc's review against another edition
5.0
Such a powerful story. I wish there had been young adult books like this when I was growing up (or if there were, I wish I had read them). I learned a lot from this book and am so glad tht young people have access to stories like these now.
tallulahjt's review against another edition
5.0
I bought this book when I visited Selma and got to meet Lynda Blackmon Lowery. She is an inspiration whose voice comes alive through her writing. Everyone needs to read this book. Not only does it educate readers on one of the most important times in American history but encourages everyone to be courageous in the face of adversity and fight to make positive change.
sandiereads's review against another edition
4.0
Powerful story of the youngest official person to march from Selma to Montgomery. Got this after it won an award at the ALA Youth Media Awards, and it's so good. My husband read it too, and we plan for our two older kids to read it. The illustrations are wonderful and stay with you, and the memorials at the end are quite touching.
t2p's review against another edition
5.0
Lynda Blackmon Lowery recounts her experience of marching from Selma to Montgomery, Alabama during the 1965 Voting Rights March in this inspiring memoir for middle school readers. Lowery provides powerful details of leaving school for protests, being jailed and then attacked by police during Bloody Sunday. Historic photographs and Loughran’s bold, evocative drawings help bring Lowery’s experiences to life for readers. The book also includes the text of two freedom songs and an appendix explaining voting rights with descriptions of those killed during 1965 march.
mrsvanotterloo's review against another edition
5.0
A very accessible first person account of marching for Civil Rights. The discussion guide in the back is excellent.
fragmentidea's review against another edition
5.0
A great easy read about the Selma marches during the Civil Rights Movement told from the perspective of one of the youngest marchers. The book had so many great pictures, both historically accurate and illustrated, to help bring this event to life.
Read with a class of English language learners, proficiency level ranging from low intermediate to advanced. All enjoyed and had tons of questions regarding history.
gazeboreader's review against another edition
5.0
An important must read for YAs. A view point and voice not heard from often. Excellent book.
ki4eva's review against another edition
3.0
An interesting story about the youngest marcher in Selma.