The late Civil Rights activist and Congressman John Lewis is the 29th
hero in the New York Times bestselling picture book biography series
for ages 5 to 9.
This book spotlights John Lewis, known for his role in the Civil Rights
Movement, having helped organize the March on Washington and the Selma
Voting Rights March, and for his lifelong dedication to public service
as a member of the House of Representatives. John Lewis was never afraid
to get in good trouble.
This friendly, fun biography series inspired the PBS Kids TV show
Xavier Riddle and the Secret Museum. One great role model at a time,
these books encourage kids to dream big.
Included in each book are:
- A timeline of key events in the hero's history
- Photos that bring the story more fully to life
- Comic-book-style illustrations that are irresistibly adorable
- Childhood moments that influenced the hero
- Facts that make great conversation-starters
- A virtue this person embodies: John Lewis's resolve to fight for a
better world is celebrated in this titleYou'll want to collect each book
in this dynamic, informative series!