Freedom Ride Journeys:
An Author's Story of Research and History
Available as a program for children, teens, or adults
by Ann Bausum
Several journeys played a part in Freedom Riders: John Lewis and Jim Zwerg on the Front Lines of the Civil Rights Movement. The first, and most obvious ones are, of course, the series of Freedom Rides during 1961 that serve as the subject for the book. During this presentation I'll use illustrations (including ones not published in Freedom Riders) to recap this history.
At the same time I'll discuss other journeys, including the extensive on-site research that went into the writing of the book, particularly my 4,000-mile journey along the routes of the Freedom Rides. I'll share contemporary views of sites visited during these travels and talk about meeting and interviewing Congressman John Lewis and Jim Zwerg, the Freedom Riders featured in my book. Along the way children will learn not just about the history of the Freedom Rides but about the research process that leads to a book like Freedom Riders. Each presentation is targeted to best serve the grade level of the audience.
Length: 45 minutes for program, 10-15 minutes for questions
Technical requirements: LCD projector and projection screen
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