{"product_id":"the-story-of-civil-rights-hero-john-lewis-the-story-of-civil-rights-hero-john-lewis-9781620148549","title":"The Story of Civil Rights Hero John Lewis the Story of Civil Rights Hero John Lewis","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eThis 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.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe 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.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eThe Story of Civil Rights Hero John Lewis\u003c\/i\u003e 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eKathleen Benson\u003c\/b\u003e 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. \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAaron Boyd\u003c\/b\u003e has illustrated numerous picture books, including \u003ci\u003eCalling the Water Drum\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eJanna and the Kings\u003c\/i\u003e, and \u003ci\u003eBabu's Song\u003c\/i\u003e for Lee \u0026amp; Low Books, as well as the chapter book \u003ci\u003eThe Story of Civil Rights Hero John Lewis\u003c\/i\u003e. 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e","brand":"Lee \u0026 Low Books","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50493037642002,"sku":"9781620148549","price":7.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0831\/4771\/8930\/files\/img_addba8c4-a042-4947-9503-1b22c5535731.jpg?v=1730623157","url":"https:\/\/surprise-castle.myshopify.com\/products\/the-story-of-civil-rights-hero-john-lewis-the-story-of-civil-rights-hero-john-lewis-9781620148549","provider":"Surprise Castle","version":"1.0","type":"link"}