Turning 15 on the Road to Freedom Summary
Lynda Blackmon Lowery

Turning 15 on the Road to Freedom Overview

In this nonfiction memoir, Lynda Blackmon Lowery shares her experience as the youngest marcher in the historic civil rights march in 1965 (as told to co-authors Elspeth Leacock and Susan Buckley), demonstrating how faith, community, and music gave her the courage to change history. The narrative is complimented by illustrations, archival photographs, song lyrics, historical summaries, and short biographical notes, which all come together to provide a full and rich picture of a 15-year-old girl who raised her voice and fought for her rights.