Turning 15 on the Road to Freedom
Turning 15 on the Road to Freedom
Nonfiction | Autobiography / Memoir | YA | Published in 2015
Book Brief
Turning 15 on the Road to Freedom
Nonfiction | Autobiography / Memoir | YA | Published in 2015144
Autobiography / Memoir • Nonfiction
Selma, Alabama • 1960s
2015
YA
12-18 years
780L
Super Short Summary
Turning 15 on the Road to Freedom by Lynda Blackmon Lowery recounts the author's experiences as the youngest participant in the 1965 voting rights march from Selma to Montgomery. Lynda narrates her journey through numerous incarcerations, the strength of her community, and her activism influenced by Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. She endures violence, including physical assault, yet remains resolute in her fight for civil rights.
Inspirational
Hopeful
Emotional
Contemplative
Challenging
Reviews & Readership
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Review Roundup
Turning 15 on the Road to Freedom by Lynda Blackmon Lowery is praised for its heartfelt and powerful recounting of the Civil Rights Movement through a young participant's eyes. Readers appreciate its educational value and emotional impact. However, some critique its simplistic narrative style. Overall, it’s a compelling and significant account for both young and adult readers.
Who Should Read Turning 15 on the Road to Freedom?
Readers who would enjoy Turning 15 on the Road to Freedom are typically young adults interested in civil rights history and personal memoirs. Fans of Brown Girl Dreaming by Jacqueline Woodson or The Watsons Go to Birmingham—1963 by Christopher Paul Curtis may find this first-hand account of the Selma march deeply impactful and inspiring.
4,167 ratings
Loved it
Mixed feelings
Not a fan
144
Autobiography / Memoir • Nonfiction
Selma, Alabama • 1960s
2015
YA
12-18 years
780L
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