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Turning 15 on the Road to Freedom: My Story of the 1965 Selma Voting Rights March

by Lynda Blackmon Lowery
1 CD. 1:01 hrs. Listening Library. May 2017. $20. ISBN 9781524779092. digital download.
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Gr 5–8—At the age of 15, Lowery had already been jailed nine times, but she continued to help fight for the right to vote for black Americans. This memoir tells her story as the youngest marcher from Selma to Montgomery, AL. Damaras Obi nails the dramatic scenes, emphasizing the right words and phrases to draw listeners into the story. This audiobook is the perfect length to share with younger listeners in its entirety, or in short snippets to help students understand the experiences of a teen involved in the fight for civil rights.
VERDICT A fascinating historical perspective from someone who made a difference for others.
Reviewed by Karen Alexander, Lake Fenton High School, Linden, MI , Aug 01, 2017

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