num_pages: 64
description: Fannie Lou Hamer was born poor and had limited formal education, but that didn’t stop her from becoming an important leader of the Civil Rights Movement. This biography tells her story. A story of perseverance and unique qualities that continue to set examples today. Readers will be inspired to learn about the life of Fannie Lou Hamer and the ways in which she overcame adversity and hardships, while making her mark in the world.
language: English
title: Fannie Lou Hamer
titlecomplete: Fannie Lou Hamer (African American Biographies)
publisher: Heinemann/Raintree