Freedom School, Yes!
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Book Overview
In 1964's Freedom Summer, one girl sees that nothing--not hatred, not fear, not anything else--can stand in the way of her learning about the world. Jolie has a lot to be scared about since the new Freedom School teacher, Annie, came to town. Bricks thrown through windows in the dead of night, notes filled with hate, and now a fire has burned down the church where Annie was supposed to start teaching tomorrow Without the church, how...
Format:Hardcover
Language:English
ISBN:0399230068
ISBN13:9780399230066
Release Date:January 2001
Publisher:Philomel Books
Length:40 Pages
Weight:1.00 lbs.
Dimensions:0.5" x 8.8" x 11.2"
Age Range:5 to 8 years
Grade Range:Preschool to Grade 3
Customer Reviews
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A Beautiful Book
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 21 years ago
The eye-catching illustrations and the beautiful use of language makes this book a 'must have' for every classroom in America.This story is about a young girl named Jolie who lived during the Civil Rights Era. Her town's battle to educate their children is a touching story that emphasizes the value of education.For teachers, this book presents a social studies lesson about why education was so important to Jolie's town and how the experience connects to the educational opportunities students have today.This book is a very valuable resource for all grades.
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