Parent Guide > Dreams of Freedom

This week in class, we’re reading "Dreams of Freedom" by Laurie Wallmark.

In "Dreams of Freedom," a white family drives to Washington, D.C. for the March on Washington for Jobs and Freedom.

As we read, we will be discussing the themes of America, Justice, Freedom & Equality, and Social Change & Revolution as they relate to the text. We are trying to answer these big questions :

"How has America changed over time?", "What is fair?", and "How do people create change?"

Ways to support your child:

• Ask your child about this non-fiction - general at home:
  • What was "Dreams of Freedom" about?
  • What did you learn about America?
  • What did you learn about Justice, Freedom & Equality?
  • What did you learn about Social Change & Revolution?
• Watch the following clips with your child at home:
  • 'Marley Dias Reads "We March" | Bookmarks | Netflix Jr'
  • 'Joan Baez performs "We Shall Overcome" at the March on Washington'
  • 'Beyond the Big Names of the Civil Rights Movement'