The March Against Fear: The Last Great Walk of the Civil Rights Movement and the Emergence of Black Power

By Ann Bausum

James Meredith's 1966 march in Mississippi began as one man's peaceful protest for voter registration and became one of the South's most important demonstrations of the civil rights movement. It brought together leaders like Martin Luther King Jr. and Stokely Carmichael, who formed an unlikely alliance that resulted in the Black Power movement, which ushered in a new era in the fight for equality.
 
The retelling of Meredith's story opens on the day of his assassination attempt and goes back in time to recount the moments leading up to that event and its aftermath. Readers learn about the powerful figures and emerging leaders who joined the over 200-mile walk that became known as the "March Against Fear."
 
Thoughtfully presented by award-winning author Ann Bausum, this book helps readers understand the complex issues of fear, injustice, and the challenges of change. It is a history lesson that's as important and relevant today as it was 50 years ago.

• Language: English
• Publisher: Random House Publishing Group
• Release date: Jan 3, 2017
• ISBN: 9781426326684

Ann Bausum

ANN BAUSUM has written nine National Geographic books for young readers during the past 12 years. Her publication list features six works of social justice history, two presidential history reference books, and a photobiography. She has won numerous awards, including a Sibert Honor Award from the American Library Association and three other national awards for literature.

Reviews for The March Against Fear

[lamaestra72 · Rating: 5 out of 5 stars]

Bausum presents this ugly time in US history in a very uncomplicated way. Her language is not creative or catchy, but someone the simple way she writes touches the reader as a both scholar and as a human being.