Maxie Thomas and the Foot Soldiers

By: Wiggins, Marlisa

In 1963, Tuscaloosa was changing, and a brave group of students and community members helped push history forward. Maxie Thomas and the Foot Soldiers tells the true story of young people who chose courage when standing up could cost them everything. Through peaceful action and strong faith, they challenged unfair rules and inspired others to do the same. This story show how ordinary people can make an extraordinary difference. Their footsteps still matter today, and their legacy still speaks.

ABOUT THE AUTHOR

Meet Marlisa wiggins, a devoted English teacher from Tuscaloosa, Alabama, with deep-seated passion for history. Marlisa's book, Maxie Thomas and the Foot Soldiers, is born from a desire to shed light on these critical yet overlooked events in Tuscaloosa's history. As an educator, she aims to enlighten and inform those who, like herself, were unaware of the significant struggles and triumphs that occurred on their own streets.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: B0GZL47VPW
• ISBN13: 9798995138303
• Release Date: May 2026
• Publisher: Keen Vision Publishing, LLC
• Length: 40 Pages
• Weight: 0.34 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.1" x 8.5" x 11.0"