Inspire children to stand up for what's right through the true story of Fannie Lou Hamer, a Civil Rights activist who protected the vulnerable and contended for the rights of unborn children.
Living in Mississippi, "Mother Hamer" left school at six and was subjected to the racist "Jim Crow" laws. She and her friends marched for the right to vote and became known as "the Freedom Fighters." Fannie was imprisoned and beaten but eventually was able to speak to the Houses of Congress in Washington, D.C. Having won the vote, Mother Hamer helped bring people out of poverty and stood up for the right of unborn children to be born and to be loved.
This beautifully illustrated children's biography of Fannie Lou Hamer (1917-1977) features engaging illustrations and extra facts at the back, including a biographical timeline with historical photos. It is part of the Do Great Things for God series, which is designed to show kids that God uses ordinary people to do extraordinary things.
These stories can be read to young children or enjoyed independently by early readers. The free extras make these stories useful for , Sunday school, missions events, and more.
(Review written for 'Fannie Lou Hamer')
As with all books that we have read from The Do Great Things for God series, we loved it!
This is a beautifully illustrated biography of Fannie Lou Hamer and one that will inspire both children and adults.
And with discussions questions, a biographical timeline, and extra resources to engage children, this is a wonderful resource for children’s ministry and ...families who homeschool.
Thank you, The Good Book Company, for my copy in exchange for an honest review.
(Review written for 'Fannie Lou Hamer')
Fannie Lou Hamer is an example that we can use from history to our children. Fannie loved God and bore witness to that through the Bible verses she quoted, the songs she sang, and the way she lived her life.
Despite others' cruelty towards her and dealing with punishment from those who hated her and her beliefs, Fannie didn't let any of that stop her.
She boldly spoke out in front of government officials, spoke in Washington D.C., and
she stood firmly for her beliefs and God's values.
I would highly recommend this book to any Christian family and any homeschooling family that is interested in reading about historical people of faith.
Also, this book would be a great asset to any church library and/or Sunday school or children's church classroom.
(Review written for 'Fannie Lou Hamer')
I love this series and continue to recommend it to others, especially homeschool moms who may want to incorporate a unit of studying historical women who have 'done great things for God.'
My daughter especially seemed to be moved by Fannie Lou Hamer's story and asked if we could pray for her after we read it.
Some of these books talk about some heavy things, but I think they do a great job of portraying them in a way that the kids can understand without making them confused or afraid.
This book is a great reminder to my kids to shine a light in the darkness!
