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(author: Deborah Wiles; illustrator: Jerome Lagarrigue)
This RF is a touching story of how friendship defies racism as two boys, one black and one white, attempt to go somewhere together once the Civil Rights Act of 1964 is passed, only to see firsthand that a law can't fully change people‘s hearts. This can be used as a RA, pausing at appropriate parts to have students predict what will happen when the two boys get to the pool.
I would use this book in my classroom when discussing the topic of racism and United States history that led up to desegregation. It is a sad book, but eye-opening. I would use this for second grade and up because it might scare younger kids or they might not understand at all.
pickAward-Winning Book! This is is a good book for addressing racism in the classroom and explaining history after Civil War. It is set in Mississippi in the 60s. The story is about 2 best friends who happen to be opposite race who love to do everything together. But, because of segregation, they can't always to the same things... During the book, the young children realize it takes more than a change of law, Desegregation, so change people's hearts.
“My skin is the color of pale moths that dance around the porch late at night.”
The illustrations give a beautiful view on the story with the colors and paint they chose
pickFreedom Summer is a historical fiction book written by Deborah Wiles and illustrated by Jerome Lagarrigue. This book relatable to young readers because the main characters are kids who are speaking in first person. It takes place many decades ago so it gives children insight on what it would be like to live in that time period.
pickFreedom Summer is a Coretta Scott King New Talent Award Historical Fiction novel about the aftermath of the Civil Rights Act. This story is about 2 young boys, Joe and John and the trials the take together to overcome adversity. Because Joe is white and John is black, they have trouble doing activities together, but that doesn‘t stop them. It ends on a super sweet note, and would be great for Black history month!
Freedom Summer is a HF picture book about a movement in the 1960‘s. Winning the Coretta Scott King award, Deborah Wiles tells an incredible story about two friends during a time when segregation was prominent. Having students PR this text would be beneficial in aiding their comprehension, fluency, and peer cooperation. Students can have the opportunity to learn the value of friendship and diversity through this text.
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