Who Was John Lewis?
Who Was John Lewis? by Crystal Hubbard is a biography published by Penguin on December 5, 2023. This 112-page book is written in English and explores the life and legacy of John Lewis, a prominent civil rights activist and Georgia congressman. The narrative begins in the 1960s, detailing Lewis’s activism alongside Martin Luther King Jr. and his participation in significant events such as the March on Washington, the Freedom Rides, and the Selma to Montgomery marches.
Readers will discover the impactful journey of John Lewis, who was elected to the House of Representatives in 1986 and served for seventeen terms until his passing in 2020. This edition presents an accessible account of his commitment to social justice and his role as a political figure in the United States. The book aims to inspire young readers by highlighting Lewis’s dedication to making “good trouble” and his contributions to the civil rights movement.
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Learn about the incredible legacy of civil rights legend and Georgia congressman John Lewis in this inspiring addition to the #1 New York Times Best-Selling series.
Starting in the 1960s, John Lewis began his activism alongside civil rights legend and good friend Martin Luther King Jr. He participated in many now-historic events, including the 1963 March of Washington, the Freedom Rides, and the Selma to Montgomery marches across the Edmund Pettus Bridge. John continued his impactful career when he was elected to the House of Representatives in 1986. He went on to serve seventeen terms until his death in 2020. A recipient of the Presidential Medal of Freedom, John Lewis is considered an American hero and an icon of the civil rights movement. Learn about his life of “good trouble” in this book for young readers.
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