“A fascinating account of a pivotal civil rights initiative." — Booklist, starred review

“Freedom Summer for Young People is a delightful and challenging book for young readers, filled with powerful stories of racial change and great hope.” — William Sturkey, author of Hattiesburg: An American City in Black and White

"Here is the whole story of the young people who risked their lives for freedom that terrible, wonderful summer of 1964. This page-turner should be required reading for every student." — Patricia Hruby Powell, author of Loving vs. Virginia, Lift As You Climb