Congressman John Lewis
A Man on a Mission to Seek Justice for All
Author: Jennifer Marino Walters and Niall Harding Series: Beginner Biography (LOOK! Books )
"John Lewis, a Black American civil rights activist, was one of the original Big Six leaders of the nonviolent movement along with Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. He said his hero was Rosa Parks who told him it was okay to get into "good trouble" in fighting for justice and equal rights. Lewis took her advice all the way to the US Congress."--
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"John Lewis, a Black American civil rights activist, was one of the original Big Six leaders of the nonviolent movement along with Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. He said his hero was Rosa Parks who told him it was okay to get into "good trouble" in fighting for justice and equal rights. Lewis took her advice all the way to the US Congress."--
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John Lewis was a Black American civil rights activist and one of the original Big Six leaders of the nonviolent movement along with Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.
He said his hero was Rosa Parks, who told him it was okay to get into "good trouble" in fighting for justice and equal rights. Lewis took her advice all the way to the US Congress.
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Parents' Picks Award for Best Products for Elementary Kids 2024
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"Simple and factual, these titles provide sufficient introductions of these noteworthy people to the intended audience. . . . These titles are attractive and informative."—School Library Journal, Series Made Simple
About the Author
Jennifer Marino Walters is a writer and editor specializing in family and parenting topics. She has written for Los Angeles Times, Reader's Digest, and Parenting. Jennifer lives with her husband, twin sons, and daughter in the Washington, DC, area. Niall Harding is an illustrator with over 35 years experience whose work has been used for education, publishing, advertising, as well as for toys and games. Niall lives in the UK with his wife and two daughters.
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