The Great Migration

Firefly & Fern Summary

Through lyrical poetry, Eloise Greenfield captures the powerful story of the Great Migration, when millions of African Americans traveled from the South to Northern cities in search of opportunity and freedom. This beautifully written book helps children understand an important chapter of American history while celebrating resilience, hope, and the courage it took for families to begin new lives. Young readers will gain insight into their heritage and the experiences that shaped African American communities.