Fannie Lou Hamer: The Courageous Woman Who Marched for Dignity

‘Fannie Lou Hamer’ is simple enough for young children to understand and covers some complex issues in a way they can understand. The story covers the life of Fannie Lou Harmer who was instrumental in America’s civil rights movement, showing how she was clearly driven by her faith in a just God, and how once she had achieved her goal she kept working for the good of others.

‘Fannie Lou Hamer’ has some good refrains throughout. The illustration has a geometric style to it, it beautifully adapts to sadder parts of Harmer’s life and brings through light and colour in the happy parts.

Learning about the Christians who have gone before us, and who can inspire us today, is so important for all Christians, and ‘Fannie Lou Hamer’ fulfils that. The book also features a questions to think about section which is reflective and helps apply Fannie’s story to the reader’s faith and life. There are other additional resources in ‘Fannie Lou Hamer’ and even more to download on the Good Book Company website.