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Children learn about one of the most influential African American leaders in history with the biography of activist Georgia Gilmore.
Georgia Gilmore is not only remembered for her gift for cooking, but also for her selflessness during the Montgomery Bus Boycott. By donating all of her profits from the food she sold, she helped fund one of the most important movements in Civil Rights history.
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- This children’s book features a glossary with new vocabulary, text-dependent questions, and an extension activity to develop reading comprehension skills.
- 24 pages of vibrant illustrations
- Lexile 290L
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