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The civil rights movement of the 1960s brought John Lewis out of anonymity. As one of the "Big Six" leaders of the civil rights movement, he participated in the March on Washington as the youngest speaker of the event. Even after the Civil Rights Act and Voting Rights Act were passed, Lewis continued to fight for civil rights. Readers will learn that today he represents Georgia in the House of Representatives and has advocated for healthcare reform, improvements to education, and reducing poverty. This biography shows that Lewis serves as a role model for young people throughout the country by fighting equal rights for all.

A graphic novel account of some pivotal moments in the Civil Rights Movement.

"Give[s] readers a...glimpse into the boyhood of Civil Rights leader John Lewis. John wants to be a preacher when he grows up--a leader whose words stir hearts to change, minds to think, and bodies to take action. But why wait? When John is put in charge of the family farm's flock of chickens, he discovers that they make a wonderful congregation! So he preaches to his flock, and they listen, content under his watchful care, riveted by the rhythm of his voice. Includes an author's note about John Lewis, who grew up to be a member of the Freedom Riders, chairman of the Student Nonviolent Coordinating Committee, and demonstrator on the Edmund Pettus Bridge in Selma, Alabama, and is now a Georgia congressman"--Provided by publisher.

Graphic novel presents the struggle for civil rights in America from the perspective of one of the movement's great leaders, John Lewis.

Profiles politician John Lewis, an early civil rights leader who participated in the famed March on Selma and went on to become a U.S. Representative for Georgia's 5th congressional district.

The third book in a trilogy co-written by Civil Rights icon John Lewis brings the era's history to life for young readers.

A graphic novel account of some pivotal moments in the Civil Rights Movement.