''Freedom School, Yes!'' is a 2001

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by Amy Littlesugar and illustrated by Floyd Cooper. It is about Jolie, a young girl, and her family's involvement with the 1964 Mississippi Summer Project.

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'', in a review of ''Freedom School, Yes!'', wrote "Littlesugar has created a slice-of-life story with a potent message. .. The illustrations are masterful and lush. .. A unique and poignant look at a moment in history." ''Freedom School, Yes!'' has also been reviewed by '' Horn Book Guide Reviews'', ''

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'', It is a 2002 National Council of Teachers of English Adventuring with Books book and a 2002 Notable Social Studies Trade Book for Young People.

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{{DEFAULTSORT:Freedom School, Yes! 2001 children's books American picture books Children's books about African-American history Children's books set in Mississippi Children's books set in the 1960s

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