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This book profiles the life and career of John Lewis, the civil rights leader and politician who grew up in Alabama in the 1940s as the son of poor sharecroppers. It describes his early activism, including his childhood petition to a whites-only library for a library card and his involvement in sit-ins during the civil rights movement. The text also covers Lewis's participation in the first Freedom Rides in 1961 and includes descriptions of violence he faced as a civil rights activist.
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John Lewis walked the walk of a real-life superhero, from marching alongside Martin Luther King Jr. to facing down violence on the Edmund Pettus Bridge and eventually becoming a beloved congressman. Kids will race through the pages to discover how one man's courage changed America, with vivid stories of protest, perseverance, and standing up to injustice that feel like watching an action movie with real history. If your kid loves true stories about brave people who make a difference, Like the Willow Tree: The Diary of a Wimpy Kid: The Ugly Truth a Wimpy Kid: The Ugly Truth Young Girl: The Definitive Edition of a Young Girl: The Definitive Edition Lydia Amelia Pierce I Am series or books about civil rights heroes, they'll devour every page. Perfect for ages 12 and up in grades 7 through 11, this 7.2 AR-level book pulls readers into history without feeling like homework.