The Story of John Lewis - A Biography Book for Young Readers

"John Lewis was a civil rights leader and United States congressman who never stopped speaking up for justice, equality, and peace. Before he marched with Martin Luther King Jr. during the civil rights movement, John was a thoughtful kid who loved learning, but wasn't able to go to a good school because of segregation. He wanted to make a difference in his community, so he organized peaceful protests to end segregation and fight for equal rights for Black Americans. Explore how John went from being a young farm boy to a famous activist, politician, and leader"--

About the author

TONYA LESLIE, PhD is an educational consultant, editor, program developer, professional development service provider, and children’s book author. Dr. Leslie has worked with pioneering institutions such as PBS, The Schomburg Center for Research in Black Culture, Sesame Workshop, and Girl Scouts of the USA. Read more at www.tonyaleslie.com.

Product details

• Authors: Tonya Leslie
• Publisher: Rockridge Press
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 31.01.2021
• EAN: 9781648766978
• ISBN: 978-1-64876-697-8
• No. of pages: 66
• Dimensions: 148 mm x 210 mm x 5 mm
• Weight: 140 g
• Series: Story of; The Story Of: A Biography Seri
• Subject: Children's and young people's books > Non-fiction books / Non-fiction picture books > General, reference works