Coming of Age in Mississippi by Anne Moody is the story of her life as a poor black girl growing into adulthood. She overcomes obstacles such as discrimination and hunger as she struggles to ... for human rights, dignity, justice, equality, and freedom. This book is filled with examples of hatred that existed between blacks and whites in the 1960s and 70s. Anne Moody writes about her feelings of intolerance for racism, of her desire to speak out when white people assert their power and privilege, and of her yearning to take action ... this book Ann talks of the feelings, emotions and events g...

• Word Count: 875
• Approx Pages: 4
• Grade Level: High School

... Genre: Strong Female Character Curriculum Connections: Civil Rights Movement, Racism, Determination, 1960s History and Survival Summary: The story introduces the reader to the character of Anne Moody, also known as Essie, her family, and a source of several famous characters such as Martin Luther King, Jr. and Medgar Evers. She grew up ... help with numerous rallies and she helped organize the Mississippi chapters that helped get the Civil Rights Act passed. Evaluation: With everything that happened to Anne Moody, it is a wonder that she was able to write her autobiography without a more...

• Word Count: 1167
• Approx Pages: 5
• Grade Level: High School