The Story of Civil Rights Hero John Lewis

By Kathleen Benson, Jim Haskins, Aaron Boyd
Paperback: $10.95

This new entry in the innovative “Story” line of chapter-book biographies focuses on John Lewis, a leader in the civil rights movement of the 1960s and a revered Congressman today.

Front cover for John Lewis in the Lead by Jim Haskins; Kathleen Benson and Benny Andrews
This book is also available in English
John Lewis in the Lead
By Jim Haskins, Kathleen Benson, Benny Andrews
Front cover for La historia del héroe de los derechos civiles John Lewis by Kathleen Benson and Aaron Boyd; Aaron Boyd
This book is also available in Spanish
La historia del héroe de los derechos civiles John Lewis
By Kathleen Benson, Jim Haskins, Aaron Boyd, Enrique del Risco

Description

The son of an Alabama sharecropper, John Lewis experienced the injustice of segregation early in life. Inspired by the words of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., Lewis joined with civil rights leaders who believed in fighting segregation peacefully, In the face of physical attacks, he persevered with dignity and a devotion to nonviolence, standing in the forefront of major civil rights protests and helping southern black people gain the right to vote. In 1986 Lewis was elected to represent Georgia in the United States Congress, where he continues to serve today. Lewis’s passionate belief in justice is a beacon for all who wish to make our country a better place.

The Story of Civil Rights Hero John Lewis celebrates the life of a living legend of American history. This chapter book includes black-and-white illustrations as well as sidebars on related subjects, a timeline, a glossary, and recommended reading.

About the Creators

Kathleen Benson

Kathleen Benson long served as an educator, curator, and project manager at the Museum of the City of New York. With her late husband, Jim Haskins, she co-authored some twenty books for children, young adults, and adults. She lives in New York City. You can find her online at kathleenbenson.com.

Jim Haskins

Jim Haskins was the celebrated author of more than one hundred books, most on topics of African American history and achievement. His works received numerous honors, including the Coretta Scott King Author Award and the Carter G. Woodson Award. In 1994, Haskins was the recipient of the Washington Post Children's Book Guild Award for a body of work in nonfiction for young people.

Aaron Boyd

Aaron Boydhas illustrated numerous picture books, including Calling the Water Drum, Janna and the Kings, and Babu's Song for Lee & Low Books, as well as the chapter book The Story of Civil Rights Hero John Lewis. His work has been recognized by the Children's Africana Book Award and the International Literacy Association (ILA). He lives with his wife, son, and dog in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. You can visit him online at aaronboydart.blogspot.com.

Awards

  • Carter G. Woodson Award

    National Council for the Social Studies (NCSS)

  • Best Children's Books of the Year Outstanding

    Bank Street College of Education

  • CCBC Choices

    Cooperative Children's Book Center (CCBC)

Reviews

  • "An ideal choice for reluctant readers and young researchers."

    - School Library Journal

Paperback

  • ISBN 9781620148549
  • Price $10.95
  • Publication Date Jan 08, 2019
  • Trim Size 8.25 × 5.5 in
  • Weight 0.4375 lbs
  • Page Count 64
  • Word Count 5019
  • Interests

  • Imprint Lee & Low Books
  • Audience Children
  • BISAC Category 1 JNF / Biography & Autobiography / Social Activists
  • BISAC Category 2 JNF / Social Science / Politics & Government
  • BISAC Category 3 JNF / History / United States / 20th Century
  • Themes African / African American / Black, Biography / Memoir, Civil Rights Movement, Courage, Discrimination, Diversity, Heroism, History & Civics, Informational / Expository Nonfiction, Leadership, Nonfiction, Overcoming Obstacles, Persistence / Grit, United States History
  • Reading Levels

  • Age Range Ages 8 - 12
  • Grade Range Grades 4 - 8
  • Guided Reading X
  • ATOS Book Level 6.7
  • DRA 60
  • Interest Level Grades 4 - 8
  • Lexile Level 1050
  • Reading Level Grades 4 - 8
  • Bebop Reading Fluent
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