Congressman John Lewis - (Beginner Biography (Look! Books (Tm))) by Jennifer Marino Walters (Paperback)

About the Book

"John Lewis, a Black American civil rights activist, was one of the original Big Six leaders of the nonviolent movement along with Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. He said his hero was Rosa Parks who told him it was okay to get into "good trouble" in fighting for justice and equal rights. Lewis took her advice all the way to the US Congress."--

Book Synopsis

John Lewis was a Black American civil rights activist and one of the original Big Six leaders of the nonviolent movement along with Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.

He said his hero was Rosa Parks, who told him it was okay to get into "good trouble" in fighting for justice and equal rights. Lewis took her advice all the way to the US Congress.

Review Quotes

"Simple and factual, these titles provide sufficient introductions of these noteworthy people to the intended audience. . . . These titles are attractive and informative."--School Library Journal, Series Made Simple

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