“Freedom Riders: John Lewis and Jim Zwerg on the Front Lines of the Civil Rights Movement” by Ann Bausum offers young readers a powerful and accessible introduction to the courageous activists who challenged segregation in the 1960s. This compelling book intricately weaves together the contrasting childhoods of John Lewis, an African American boy growing up in the segregated South, and Jim Zwerg, a white student who chose to defy the racial injustice of the era. Through vibrant storytelling and historical context, Bausum reveals how these two young men, driven by a shared belief in equality, converged on a dangerous path as Freedom Riders. This illustrated library binding edition from National Geographic Children’s Books doesn’t just recount historical events; it personalizes the struggle for civil rights, fostering empathy and understanding. Explore their early lives, the pivotal role in the Nashville student movement, and the life-altering decisions to board those buses, facing violence and imprisonment for their convictions. “Freedom Riders” is more than just a history lesson; it’s an inspiring story of courage, sacrifice, and the enduring power of individuals to shape a more just world. Perfect for middle grade readers and anyone seeking an engaging entry point into this vital chapter of American history.
Freedom Riders RLB: John Lewis and Jim Zwerg on the Front Lines of the Civil Rights Movement
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Freedom Riders compares and contrasts the childhoods of John Lewis, growing up in black America, and Jim Zwerg, growing up in white America, in a way that helps young readers understand the segregated experience of our nation’s past. It shows how a common interest in justice created the convergent path that enabled these young men to meet as Freedom Riders on a bus journey south.
No other book on the Freedom Riders has used such a personal perspective. These two young men, empowered by their successes in the Nashville student movement, were among those who volunteered to continue the Freedom Rides after violence in Anniston, Alabama, had left the original bus in flames with the riders injured and in retreat. Lewis and Zwerg joined the cause knowing their own fate could be equally harsh, if not worse.
The historic journey they shared as Freedom Riders through the Deep South changed not only their own lives but our nation’s history.
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| ISBN-10 | 0792241746 |
| ISBN-13 | 9780792241744 |
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| Pages | 80 |
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| Weight | 567 |
| Edition | Illustrated |
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