The Story of Civil Rights Hero John Lewis

By Kathleen Benson, Jim Haskins, Aaron Boyd

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.

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John Lewis in the Lead
By Jim Haskins, Kathleen Benson, Benny Andrews
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La historia del héroe de los derechos civiles John Lewis
By Kathleen Benson, Jim Haskins, Aaron Boyd, Enrique del Risco
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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
  • Publication Date Jan 08, 2019
  • Trim Size 8.25 × 5.5 in
  • Weight 0.4375 lbs
  • Page Count 64
  • Word Count 5019

    • Interests

  • 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

    • Resources

    The Story of Civil Rights Hero John Lewis Teacher’s Guide
    The Story of Civil Rights Hero John Lewis Teacher’s Guide

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          Cooper's Lesson

          A tender look at a biracial child's frustration, anger, and, finally, acceptance about being "half and half."

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          Front cover for Tan to Tamarind by Malathi Michelle Iyengar and Jamel Akib

          Tan to Tamarind

          A poetry collection that explores the spectrum of beautiful shades of brown.

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          Front cover for Black All Around by Patricia Hubbell and Don Tate

          Black All Around

          A young girl discovers all the wonderful and beautiful things around her that are black.

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          Front cover for Marisol McDonald Doesn't Match / Marisol McDonald no combina by Monica Brown and Sara Palacios

          Marisol McDonald Doesn't Match / Marisol McDonald no combina

          Mismatched and fabulous Marisol McDonald celebrates her Peruvian and Scottish heritage.
          Bilingual English/Spanish.

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          Front cover for I Am Alfonso Jones by Tony Medina; Stacey Robinson and John Jennings

          I Am Alfonso Jones

          The Hate U Give meets The Lovely Bones in this unflinching graphic novel about the afterlife of a young man killed by an off-duty police officer, co-illustrated by New York Times bestselling artist John Jennings.

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          Front cover for Ahimsa by Supriya Kelkar

          Ahimsa

          In this historical middle-grade novel, Gandhi asks for one member of each family to join the fight for independence from the British, and when Anjali's mother is jailed for doing so, Anjali must step out of her comfort zone to take over her mother's work.

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          Front cover for Indian No More by Charlene Willing McManis; Traci Sorell

          Indian No More

          When Regina's Umpqua tribe is legally terminated and her family must relocate from Oregon to Los Angeles, she goes on a quest to understand her identity as an Indian despite being so far from home.

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          Front cover for The Wind Called My Name by Mary Louise Sanchez

          The Wind Called My Name

          In this heartwarming historical middle-grade set in the 1930s -- perfect for fans of Esperanza Rising and Hattie Big Sky-- Margarita Sandoval and her family try to navigate the shifting winds of belonging in their new Wyoming town.

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          Front cover for Under My Hijab by Hena Khan and Aaliya Jaleel

          Under My Hijab

          This lovely book from the author of Golden Domes and Silver Lanterns invites readers to understand and appreciate the hijab and the Muslim women who decide to wear it.

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          Front cover for Mamá the Alien / Mamá la extraterrestre by René Colato Laínez and Laura Lacámara

          Mamá the Alien / Mamá la extraterrestre

          Bilingual English/Spanish. In this lighthearted bilingual immigration story, a young girl sees the word alien on her mother's Resident Alien card and concludes that her mother is from another planet--until the girl finds out that the word has more than one meaning.

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          Nonfiction Grades 3-6
          Collection of 93 books: $1,225.35
          Front cover for Horse Song by Ted Lewin; Betsy Lewin and Ted Lewin; Betsy Lewin

          Horse Song

          Ted and Betsy Lewin's illustrated travelogue story of their trip to Mongolia to watch young boy and girl jockeys race horses in the traditional Naadam summer festival.

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          Front cover for Land of Morning Calm by John Stickler and Soma Han

          Land of Morning Calm

          Take a journey to both ancient and modern Korea, where you will find a rich world of history and traditions that will capture your imagination and whet your appetite for learning more about this fascinating culture.

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          Front cover for Growing Peace by Richard Sobol and Richard Sobol

          Growing Peace

          This stunning photo-essay for children is a story of coexistence, focusing on Jewish, Muslim, and Christian families in a Ugandan village who created a Fair Trade Coffee Cooperative and learned to live and work together peacefully.

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          Front cover for Game, Set, Match Champion Arthur Ashe by Crystal Hubbard and Kevin Belford

          Game, Set, Match Champion Arthur Ashe

          A picture book biography of tennis player Arthur Ashe, who began his career playing tennis as a child on the segregated courts as a child in Virginia and went on to become the top tennis player in the world.