Freedom Summer: Celebrating the 50th Anniversary of the Freedom Summer
No. of pages 32
This book has been graded for interest at 4-8 years.
There are 32 pages in this book. This book was published 2014 by Atheneum Books for Young Readers .
Deborah Wiles spent her childhood summers in a small Mississippi town with her family, including a wacky grandmother who really did go to Hawaii and who loved to wear flip-flops. Deborah has worked as a journalist and radio commentator, and she currently teaches writing and oral history workshops for children. She lives with her family in Frederick, Maryland where she tends her garden, makes baking powder biscuits and drinks plenty of root beer. She has never stolen a chicken. yet. Love, Ruby Lavender is her first novel.
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This book has been nominated for the following awards:
California Young Reader Medal
This book was recognised in the Picture Book - Older Reader category by the California Young Reader Medal.
North Carolina Children's Book Award
This book was recognised in the Junior category by the North Carolina Children's Book Award.
Georgia Children's Book Award
This book was recognised in the Picture Book category by the Georgia Children's Book Award.
Virginia Readers Choice Award
This book was recognised in the Elementary category by the Virginia Readers Choice Award.
Coretta Scott King Award
This book was recognised in the New Talent category by the Coretta Scott King Award. Presented annually since 1970 by the American Library Association to books by African-America authors and illustrators, this award recognizes excellence in promoting a deeper understanding of the African-American Experience.
Jefferson Cup
This book was recognised in the YA category by the Jefferson Cup.
