Her selection of subjects includes the prominent (Sojourner Truth, Harriet Tubman, Rosa Parks and Shirley Chisholm) as well as such lesser-knowns as Fannie Lou Hamer, an indefatigable campaigner for African-Americans' right to vote.
Exploring these individuals' childhoods as well as their accomplishments as adults, the author smoothly distills biographical information so as to hold the attention of young readers. "Pinkney ( Silent Thunder ) presents eloquent portraits of 10 intrepid African-American activists for the causes of abolition, women's rights and civil rights.
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