Thurgood Marshall: Supreme Court Justice

Thurgood Marshall's rise from a working-class Baltimore neighborhood to the nation's highest court is the focus of this straightforward biography. It follows his early career as a civil-rights lawyer, his pivotal role in the Brown v. Board of Education case, and the obstacles he overcame on the path to becoming the first Black associate justice of the Supreme Court. The story illustrates how his steadfast belief in equal justice fueled landmark legal battles that reshaped American law. With simple language suited to young readers, the book shows the lasting impact of Marshall's work on the fight for civil rights.