Turning 15 on the Road to Freedom My Story of the 1965 Selma Voting Rights March — Content Guide for Parents
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PRESENTContains references to prayer and church attendance. A minister character plays a supporting role in two chapters.
About this book
As the youngest marcher in the 1965 voting rights march from Selma to Montgomery, Albama, Lynda Blackmon Lowery proved that young adults can be heroes. Jailed eleven times before her fifteenth birthday, Lowery fought alongside Martin Luther King, Jr. for the rights of African-Americans. In this memoir, she shows today's young readers what it means to fight nonviolently (even when the police are using violence, as in the Bloody Sunday protest) and how it felt to be part of changing American history.
Straightforward and inspiring, this beautifully illustrated memoir brings readers into the middle of the Civil Rights Movement, complementing Common Core classroom learning and bringing history alive for young readers.
Frequently asked questions
Is Turning 15 on the Road to Freedom My Story of the 1965 Selma Voting Rights March appropriate for a 7-year-old?
The narrative discusses historical violence during the Selma march, including racial epithets, intimidation, and a specific incident where the author was beaten by a state trooper, requiring 35 stitches. The book recounts the fear and intimidation faced by young protesters during the civil rights movement, which may be considered scary for younger readers, but specific age-appropriateness is not detailed.
Does Turning 15 on the Road to Freedom My Story of the 1965 Selma Voting Rights March have violence?
The narrative discusses historical violence during the Selma march, including racial epithets, intimidation, and a specific incident where the author was beaten by a state trooper, requiring 35 stitches.
Does Turning 15 on the Road to Freedom My Story of the 1965 Selma Voting Rights March have scary content?
The book recounts the fear and intimidation faced by young protesters during the civil rights movement, which may be considered scary for younger readers, but specific age-appropriateness is not detailed.
Does Turning 15 on the Road to Freedom My Story of the 1965 Selma Voting Rights March have religious themes?
The book includes a quote from the author stating, 'You are a child of God,' indicating a Christian perspective. However, the religious content is not a central theme of the narrative.
Does Turning 15 on the Road to Freedom My Story of the 1965 Selma Voting Rights March have racial/cultural content?
The book is centered around the author's experiences as a Black teenager participating in the Selma Voting Rights March, addressing themes of racial injustice and discrimination.
Does Turning 15 on the Road to Freedom My Story of the 1965 Selma Voting Rights March have profanity?
No profanity detected in the search results. The book's content centers on civil rights and personal experiences.
Does Turning 15 on the Road to Freedom My Story of the 1965 Selma Voting Rights March have climate change?
No climate themes detected in the search results. The book focuses on civil rights and social justice issues.
Does Turning 15 on the Road to Freedom My Story of the 1965 Selma Voting Rights March have sexual identity?
No sexual content detected in the search results. The focus is on civil rights activism and the author's experiences.
Does Turning 15 on the Road to Freedom My Story of the 1965 Selma Voting Rights March have gender roles?
The author is a female protester, and her narrative highlights the role of young women in the civil rights movement, suggesting a modern feminist perspective on activism.
Does Turning 15 on the Road to Freedom My Story of the 1965 Selma Voting Rights March have lgbtq+ themes?
No LGBTQ+ themes detected in the search results. The book focuses on the author's experiences during the Selma Voting Rights March.
