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This book presents a biography of John Lewis, a civil-rights leader and congressman from Alabama, detailing his early decision to fight racial discrimination in his twenties and the numerous beatings and approximately forty arrests he endured during the civil rights movement. The narrative covers his key role in pivotal civil rights campaigns and his continued advocacy in Congress. It is written for middle grade readers.
Quick Summary
Meet John Lewis, the boy from Alabama who grew up picking cotton alongside his parents, learned to read despite attending segregated schools, and went on to march side by side with Martin Luther King Jr. before becoming a congressman who still fought for change decades later. Readers will discover the real story behind the civil rights leader who faced attack dogs and police brutality, got arrested more than 40 times, and never stopped believing one person with courage can transform an entire nation. If your kid loves true stories about people who changed history against all odds, 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 "Who Was?" series or "I Am Malala," they'll devour this fast-paced biography. Perfect for kids ages 9 to 12 in grades 4 through 7 who want to read about real heroes who stood their ground.