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Book Synopsis: Shortlist, Goddard Riverside/CBC Young People's Book Prize for Social Justice This critical civil rights book for middle-graders examines the little-known Tennessee's Fayette County Tent City Movement in the late 1950s and reveals what is possible when people unite and fight for the right to vote. Powerfully conveyed through interconnected stories and told through the eyes of a child, this book combines poetry, prose, and stunning illustrations to shine light on this forgotten history.
The late 1950s was a turbulent time in Fayette County, Tennessee. Black and White children went to different schools. Jim Crow signs hung high. And while Black hands in Fayette were free to work in the nearby fields as sharecroppers, the same Black hands were barred from casting ballots in public elections. If they dared to vote, they faced threats of violence by the local Ku Klux Klan or White citizens. It wasn't until Black landowners organized registration drives to help Black citizens vote did change begin--but not without White farmers' attempts to prevent it. They violently evicted Black sharecroppers off their land, leaving families stranded and forced to live in tents. White shopkeepers blacklisted these families, refusing to sell them groceries, clothes, and other necessities.
But the voiceless did finally speak, culminating in the Voting Rights Act of 1965, which legally ended voter discrimination. Perfect for young readers, teachers/librarians, and parents interested in books for kids with themes of:ActivismSocial justiceCivil rightsBlack history
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Discover the powerful true story of the struggle for the right to vote! Evicted!: The Struggle for the Right to Vote takes readers on a captivating journey through the little-known Tennessee's Fayette County Tent City Movement in the late 1950s. Uniting prose, poetry, and stunning illustrations, this critical civil rights book for middle-graders sheds light on a forgotten piece of history and showcases the strength that comes from fighting for justice.
Experience the turbulent times and courageous stories of the past. In the late 1950s, Fayette County, Tennessee, was plagued by racial inequality, with Black and White children segregated in schools and Jim Crow signs serving as a constant reminder of discrimination. Told through the eyes of a child, this book unveils the hardships faced by Black citizens who were denied the right to vote and threatened with violence if they dared to defy the status quo. It's a story of resilience, unity, and the power of individuals coming together for change.
Educate and inspire young readers with this important book. Evicted! is a must-read for young readers, teachers/librarians, and parents who are passionate about activism, social justice, civil rights, and Black history. By exploring this forgotten chapter, children will gain a deeper understanding of the struggles faced by those who fought for equality and the significance of the Voting Rights Act of 1965 in shaping our nation.
Don't miss out on this captivating and educational read. Join us in uncovering the inspiring story of the Fayette County Tent City Movement. Grab your copy of Evicted!: The Struggle for the Right to Vote today and be transported to a time when voices were silenced but ultimately prevailed. Click here to get your copy now!
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