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I Am John Lewis

by Brad Meltzer Publisher: ROCKY POND BOOKS

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John Lewis’s life of public service

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John Lewis’s life of public service

This illustrated biography introduces John Lewis through his work in the Civil Rights Movement and his later service in the U.S. House of Representatives. It highlights his involvement in organizing the March on Washington and the Selma Voting Rights March, connecting those milestones with the resolve the book associates with his commitment to a better world. A timeline, photographs, childhood moments, and conversation-starting facts give the account several points of entry, alongside comic-book-style illustrations. The book places Lewis’s activism and public service in the context of a broader picture-book biography series about notable people.

Good fit for readers who enjoy

  • Children interested in John Lewis and the Civil Rights Movement
  • Young readers exploring biographies of African American and U.S. public figures
  • Families or educators seeking a biography with a timeline, photographs, and discussion prompts

Themes

Civil Rights MovementPublic serviceResolveAfrican American history

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Book overview

The late Civil Rights activist and Congressman John Lewis is the 29th hero in the New York Times bestselling picture book biography series for ages 5 to 9.

This book spotlights John Lewis, known for his role in the Civil Rights Movement, having helped organize the March on Washington and the Selma Voting Rights March, and for his lifelong dedication to public service as a member of the House of Representatives. John Lewis was never afraid to get in good trouble.

This friendly, fun biography series inspired the PBS Kids TV show Xavier Riddle and the Secret Museum. One great role model at a time, these books encourage kids to dream big.

Included in each book are:
- A timeline of key events in the hero's history
- Photos that bring the story more fully to life
- Comic-book-style illustrations that are irresistibly adorable
- Childhood moments that influenced the hero
- Facts that make great conversation-starters
- A virtue this person embodies: John Lewis's resolve to fight for a better world is celebrated in this titleYou'll want to collect each book in this dynamic, informative series!
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