About This Book
Yvette Moore's 'Freedom Songs' offers a poignant historical fiction narrative set during the Civil Rights Movement. Fourteen-year-old Sheryl Williams travels from Brooklyn to North Carolina in 1968, where she directly witnesses and experiences racial prejudice. This eye-opening visit helps her understand the vital work of her Uncle Pete and other Freedom Riders, who are actively protesting for civil rights using methods taught by Martin Luther King Jr. Upon her return home, Sheryl channels her newfound understanding and frustration into action, organizing a gospel concert with her friends to raise money for the cause. This book is an excellent resource for parents seeking to introduce children to the complexities of American history, social justice, and the power of individual and collective action.
In the sixties, when Sheryl's Uncle Pete joins the Freedom Riders down South, she organizes a gospel concert in Brooklyn to help him.
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Discussion Prompts
1
What did Sheryl learn about prejudice and fairness during her visit to North Carolina?
2
How did Sheryl feel when she witnessed acts of prejudice? What would you have felt?
3
Why do you think Uncle Pete and the Freedom Riders were so brave? What risks were they taking?
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How did Sheryl take action to support the Civil Rights Movement from her home in Brooklyn? What are some ways kids today can make a difference?
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The book mentions Martin Luther King Jr.'s methods. What do you know about non-violent protest?
6
How does music, like the gospel concert Sheryl organized, help people come together and fight for a cause?
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