Freedom Summer by: Deborah Wiles
Set in the deep South of 1964, Freedom Summer tells the powerful story of two best friends—one Black, one white—who discover that true change takes more than a law.
Joe and John Henry spend their days side by side—shooting marbles, dreaming of being firemen, and splashing through creeks under the hot summer sun. But there’s one place they can’t go together: the town pool. When segregation is finally outlawed, the boys race there, thrilled that things are finally fair... only to find the pool has been closed and filled with asphalt.
With lyrical text and luminous paintings, Deborah Wiles and Jerome Lagarrigue capture both the heartbreak and hope of a pivotal moment in American history. Freedom Summer is a tender, unforgettable story about friendship, courage, and what it means to stand together for what’s right.
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