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This illustrated biography explores the life of the first African American to serve as a judge on the United States Supreme Court.
Quick Summary
Thurgood Marshall went from a kid who had to sit in the back of the bus to the most powerful judge in America, and this picture book shows how he did it one courtroom victory at a time. Kids will love seeing how this brave lawyer fought segregation in the streets and won, taking on impossible cases that eventually led to the landmark Brown v. Board of Education decision. If your kid loves stories about real-life heroes who stood up for what's right, they will be drawn to Thurgood's incredible journey from the streets of Baltimore to the highest court in the land. Perfect for kindergartners through third graders, this 5.6-level read proves that one person with courage can change the entire country.