Displaying 1 of 1 2018 Format: Book Author: Doeden, Matt, author. Title: John Lewis : courage in action / written by Matt Doeden. Publisher, Date: Minneapolis, MN : Lerner Publications Company, [2018] ©2018 Description: 48 pages : illustrations (some color) ; 24 cm. Summary: John Lewis is one of the most courageous leaders of the civil rights movement. In 1986, Lewis won a seat in US Congress, which he continues to occupy. Follow Lewis's journey to Washington, DC, where he fights for equality. Target Audience Note: Age 9-14. Grade 4-6. Series: Gateway biographies Gateway biographies (Lerner Publications Company) Subjects: Lewis, John, 1940 February 21- -- Juvenile literature. United States. Congress. House -- Biography -- Juvenile literature. Legislators -- United States -- Biography -- Juvenile literature. African American legislators -- Biography -- Juvenile literature. Civil rights workers -- United States -- Biography -- Juvenile literature. Civil rights movements -- Southern States -- History -- 20th century -- Juvenile literature. African Americans -- Civil rights -- Southern States -- History -- 20th century -- Juvenile literature. Southern States -- Race relations -- Juvenile literature. Notes: Includes bibliographical references and index. Contents: The deep south -- A new perspective -- Stepping into adulthood -- Committing to the cause -- Marching on -- A new life -- Entering public service -- Conscious of the Congress -- Challenging the White House -- Important dates. LCCN: 2017026119 ISBN: 9781541512382 1541512383 * 9781541512399 Other Number: 988864637 System Availability: 1 Current Holds: 0 # Local items: 1 Control Number: 712043 # Local items in: 1 # System items in: 1 Call Number: j BIO Lewis Place Hold Add to My List Expand All | Collapse All Availability Map It Suggestions and more Displaying 1 of 1
