★ “One of the most decorated nonfiction writers in the field brings his style to a well-told story of the struggle for voting rights in the American South. . . . Richly illustrated, this deserves a place alongside other important depictions of this story.”
—Kirkus Reviews, Starred Review

★ “Freedman writes with great immediacy, weaving pertinent first-person accounts into a beautifully written narrative that is moving as well as informative. . . . this handsome volume offers a vivid account of a pivotal moment in American history.”
—Booklist, Starred Review

★ “The book’s eight chapters pull readers into the decades-long struggle via clear, concise storytelling and myriad quotes from participants, many of them young at the time. . . . The momentum-building narrative and often-graphic b&w photos captivate as they recount demonstrations big and small.”
—Publishers Weekly, Starred Review

“A first choice for librarians looking for titles on the Civil Rights Movement.”
—School Library Journal

“Characteristically clear prose [is] sprinkled liberally with primary source quotes and carefully selected photographs.”
—The Horn Book