Freedom! The Story of the Black Panther Party

✨ Award-Winning. Eye-Opening. Unforgettable. ✨
Freedom! The Story of the Black Panther Party isn’t just a book—it’s a movement on the page.

🏆 Booklist Editors' Choice
🏆 Winner – Russell Freedman Award for Non-Fiction for a Better World
🏆 Winner – International Literacy Association (ILA) Young Adult Nonfiction Award
🏅 Honor – 2023 Malka Penn Award for Human Rights
🔟 Top 10 – In the Margins Book Award
⭐ Editor’s Choice – Booklist

“Knowledge is power—but applied knowledge? That’s magic.”

This gripping narrative brings the revolutionary power of the Black Panther Party to life for a new generation. From grassroots beginnings to a nationwide call for justice, Freedom! dives deep into the lives of Huey Newton, Bobby Seale, Kathleen Cleaver, Fred Hampton, and other visionaries who sparked a radical shift in American history.

Explore their stories, their struggles, their victories—and the legacy of programs like Free Breakfast for Children and the Ten Point Program that still resonate today.

Created by the authors of Black Against Empire: The History and Politics of the Black Panther Party and rising voice Jetta Grace Martin, this meticulously researched, photo-rich book is perfect for teens and curious minds of all ages.

Whether you're discovering the Panthers for the first time or deepening your understanding, this book delivers an honest, passionate, and unforgettable journey through one of the most pivotal movements in American history.

📚 Format: Paperback
🗓️ Publication Date: February 6, 2024
📖 Page Count: 384
📘 ISBN: 9781646144105
Publisher: Lantern Paperbacks

What Readers & Critics Are Saying:
★ “A passionate, honest, and intimate look into an important time in civil rights history.” — Booklist (starred)
★ “Impeccable writing and stellar design make this title highly recommended.” — School Library Journal (starred)
🗣️ “A valuable addition to the history of African American resistance.” — Kirkus Reviews