Bibliograph

Because they marched, the people's campaign for voting rights that changed America, Russell Freedman

Type

Label

Because they marched, the people's campaign for voting rights that changed America, Russell Freedman

Language

eng

Bibliography note

Includes bibliographical references (pages 76-79) and index

Illustrations

illustrations

Index

index present

Intended audience

Middle Grade

Literary Form

non fiction

Main title

Because they marched

Nature of contents

bibliography

Oclc number

861335288

Responsibility statement

Russell Freedman

Sub title

the people's campaign for voting rights that changed America

Summary

To commemorate the 50th anniversary of the 1965 march for voting rights from Selma to Montgomery, Alabama, Newbery Medalist Freedman presents a riveting account of this pivotal event in the history of civil rights

Table Of Contents

The day the teachers marched -- "White folks business" -- Selma's students lead the way -- "March, dammit!" -- Bloody Sunday -- Turnabout Tuesday -- A good day to be alive -- Because they marched

Target audience

juvenile

Classification