Carrie's Children: How One Mother Prepared Her Children to Become Selma's Foot Soldiers publishes in March 2026. Pre-orders are available now through Amazon, Barnes & Noble, IndieBound, and directly from the publisher.
The book will be available in paperback, hardcover, and eBook formats. Audiobook status will be announced closer to publication.
The book is a literary work of nonfiction.
The memoir documents how Carrie Louise Lundy deliberately prepared her nine children to become foot soldiers in Selma's civil rights movement, told from the perspective of her son Clarence, who was twelve on Bloody Sunday. It reveals the years of preparation, daily life, and family decisions behind the children's participation.
Most civil rights books focus on adult leaders. This memoir captures children's firsthand experiences and documents how one mother spent years deliberately preparing her children for the roles they would play. It fills critical gaps in civil rights literature.
The book is perfect for all readers, including
- Book club readers
- Memoir readers
- Students/scholars of African American Studies
- High School Students (e.g., History Classes)
- Bookstores
- African American/Civil Rights Museums
The prose is clear and accessible, appropriate for high school students and above. The child protagonist's perspective makes it particularly relatable for younger readers.

Carrie's Children: How One Mother Prepared Her Children to Become Selma's Foot Soldiers publishes in March 2026. Pre-orders are available now through Amazon, Barnes & Noble, IndieBound, and directly from the publisher.
Yes. Signed copies will be available at in-person events, or you can request a signed copy by contacting orders@carrieschildren.com. Signed bookplates are also available for books purchased elsewhere.
Yes. Discounts are available for bulk orders:
- 10-19 copies: 20% off
- 20-29 copies: 25% off
- 30+ copies: 30% off
Contact orders@carrieschildren.com for bulk pricing.
Ask your librarian to order through Baker & Taylor or Ingram. You can also download our printable library request form from the [Order page].
Ask your librarian to order through Baker & Taylor or Ingram. You can also download our printable library request form from the [Order page].

Yes. Clarence is available for university lectures, school visits, conferences, book clubs, church events, and community programs, both in-person and virtual. See available topics on the [About the Author page].
Topics include: Growing Up in the Movement, Raised to Fly (parenting during crisis), Hidden Heroes (community networks), Catholic Education and Social Justice, Children as Historical Actors, and From Engineer to Storyteller. Custom topics can be developed.
Contact speaking@carrieschildren.com or call 770-882-8572 with your event details: date, location, audience, format preference (in-person or virtual), and topic of interest.
Speaking fees vary based on event type, location, and format. Virtual presentations for educational institutions are often complementary to course adoptions. Contact us to discuss your specific needs.

Yes. Clarence was twelve years old on March 7, 1965, and participated in the march across the Edmund Pettus Bridge that became known as Bloody Sunday.
Sylvester "DeeDee" Lundy, Carrie's brother, appears prominently on the March 19, 1965, Time Magazine cover standing next to John Lewis. The family didn't know about the photograph until they saw the magazine.
That's what the book explores. Carrie didn't make a sudden decision — she spent years deliberately preparing her children for the roles they would play. The book documents that preparation and her decision-making process.
After years of caring for the elderly mother of a Jewish family, and seeing most of her grandchildren, Carrie peacefully passed into glory on November 12, 2011.
All of the Jones siblings are still living – some in Georgia, some in Mississippi, and some in Texas.
After becoming further involved with the civil rights movement, he was asked to leave fby the archdiocese for his own safety.
Absolutely. If you or your family participated in Selma's civil rights activities, please contact stories@carrieschildren.com. These stories deserve to be preserved.

Professors and teachers considering the book for course adoption may request a complimentary examination copy. Visit our [For Educators page] or email educators@carrieschildren.com.
We provide free downloadable resources including a discussion guide, study guide, writing prompts, and sample chapters. All available on the [For Educators page].
Yes. Clarence T. Jones is available for virtual class visits via Zoom or other platforms. These can be scheduled to accommodate your class time. Contact speaking@carrieschildren.com to arrange.
The book addresses violence (Bloody Sunday), racism, and poverty, but does so thoughtfully and age-appropriately. The discussion guide includes support for addressing difficult topics.

Media professionals can contact media@carrieschildren.com or call 770-882-8572. Advance review copies will be available starting [date].
Yes. A comprehensive press kit including high-resolution images, press release, author bio, fact sheet, and sample interview questions is available for download on our [Media page].

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