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Author:
Doeden, Matt.
Title:
John Lewis : courage in action / written by Matt Doeden.
Publisher:
Lerner Publications Company,
Copyright Date:
2018
Description:
48 pages : illustrations (some color) ; 24 cm.
Subject:
Lewis, John,--1940 February 21---Juvenile literature.
United States.--House--House--Juvenile literature.--Juvenile literature.
Legislators--United States--Juvenile literature.--Juvenile literature.
African American legislators--Juvenile literature.--Juvenile literature.
Civil rights workers--United States--Juvenile literature.--Juvenile literature.
Civil rights movements--Southern States--History--20th century--Juvenile literature.
African Americans--History--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.
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.
Series:
Gateway biographies
ISBN:
1541512383
9781541512382
OCLC:
(OCoLC)988864637
LCCN:
2017026119
Locations:
CAPH522 -- Iowa City Public Library (Iowa City)
GDPF771 -- Urbandale Public Library (Urbandale)
GEPG771 -- West Des Moines Public Library (West Des Moines)

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