Freedom Libraries: The Untold Story of Libraries for African Americans in the South by Mike Selby
Publication Date - October 15, 2019
4 stars
Civil rights activists during the sixties traveled to dangerous and highly segregated southern towns in order to register voters and increase literacy. One of their initiatives was the creation of Freedom Libraries. These libraries would not only offer access to books but also serve as a place for gathering, learning and literacy. The work was dangerous and many volunteers paid with their lives. I think any book that reminds us of our horrific history is important and this laid out just some of the atrocities inflicted on the African American community and civil rights activists. This book does often introduce snippets of stories and then skip to the next quickly which is confusing at times, however it is still one that I recommend.
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