Pies from Nowhere - by Dee Romito (Hardcover)

Georgia Gilmore's Story of Courage and Community in the Face of Racial Injustice Discover the inspiring true story of Georgia Gilmore, a hidden figure of civil rights history who used her passion for baking to help the Montgomery Bus Boycott achieve its goal.

This stunning picture book highlights Georgia's remarkable courage and community spirit in the face of racial injustice, and includes one of her delicious recipes for kids to try with their parents! Georgia, a cook at the National Lunch Company in Montgomery, Alabama, knew just what to do when the bus boycotts broke out after Rosa Parks was arrested.

She organized a group of women who cooked and baked to fund-raise for gas and cars to help sustain the boycott.

Called the Club from Nowhere, Georgia was the only person who knew who baked and bought the food, and she said the money came from "nowhere" to anyone who asked. As Martin Luther King Jr.

was arrested for his role in the boycott, Georgia testified on his behalf, and her home became a meeting place for civil rights leaders.

Her story is one of courage, community, and determination in the face of racial injustice, and it will inspire young readers to make a real change in their own communities and beyond. Don't miss out on this powerful and inspiring true story that celebrates the life and contributions of a little-known hero of the civil rights movement.

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