John Lewis in the Lead: A Story of the Civil Rights Movement
How does an Alabama sharecropper's son grow up to help change his world? For John Lewis the journey began as a boy experiencing the injustice of segregation and the inspiring words of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.
After high school Lewis joined with Dr. King and other civil rights leaders who believed in fighting segregation peacefully. From Nashville, Tennessee, to Selma and Montgomery, Alabama, Lewis was in the forefront of the major civil rights protests of the 1960s. In the face of physical attacks, he perservered with dignity and a devotion to nonviolence, helping southern black people gain the right to vote. Lewis continued his commitment to human rights with words and action from his home base in the South, straight to the nation's capital. In 1986 John Lewis was elected to represent Georgia in the United States Congress, where he continues to serve today.
John Lewis in the Lead celebrates the life of a living legend of American history. Lewis's passionate belief in justice is a beacon for all who wish to make the country a better place to live.
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LibraryThing ReviewUser Review - jrnewman - LibraryThing
I didn't like this one very much. The story is good, and, obviously, it speaks to an important figure in the Civil Right movement. However, for a picture book, it's ugly. I have seen other work by ... Read full review
LibraryThing ReviewUser Review - SadieCooney - LibraryThing
John Lewis is a non-violent civil rights leader. He believed everyone should come together and be equal. He was inspired by Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. and they would become close friends fighting for ... Read full review