Pies from Nowhere ~ Dee Romito

Pies from Nowhere: How Georgia Gilmore Sustained the Montgomery Bus Boycott

Written by Dee Romito
Illustrated by Laura Freeman

An unsung hero of the civil rights movement, Georgia Gilmore utilized her passion for cooking to help fund the Montgomery Bus Boycott that began in 1955. Gilmore was an amazingly dedicated and determined woman who shows us that one person, using their gifts and talents, can make real, lasting change! This is a true story of perseverance! Read more >>

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Originally posted on November 23, 2022.

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