The Highest Tribute: Thurgood Marshall’s Life, Leadership, and Legacy: A picture book biography tracing Thurgood Marshall's journey from Baltimore to Brown v. Board and the Supreme Court bench

A brilliant picture book biography about Thurgood Marshall, who fought for equality during the Civil Rights Movement and served as the first Black justice on the Supreme Court, from Coretta Scott King Honor winners Kekla Magoon and Laura Freeman. Growing up in Baltimore, Thurgood Marshall could see that things weren’t fair. The laws said that Black and white people couldn’t use the same schools, parks, or water fountains. When Thurgood had to read the Constitution as punishment for a prank at school, his eyes were opened. It was clear to him that Jim Crow laws were wrong, and he was willing to do whatever it took to change them. His determination to make sure all Americans were treated equally led him to law school and then the NAACP, where he argued cases like Brown v. Board of Education in front of the Supreme Court. But to become a Justice on the highest court in the land, Thurgood had to make space for himself every step of the way. Readers will be inspired by Kekla Magoon’s concise text and Laura Freeman’s luminous illustrations, which bring Thurgood Marshall’s incredible legacy and achievements to life. * An SLJ Best Book of the Year * A Bank Street Best Book of the Year * A Jane Addams Children's Book Award Finalist * A Texas Topaz Nonfiction Selection * Wisconsin State Reading Association’s 2022 Picture This Recommendation List * Indiana Authors Award Shortlist * How did a boy who got in trouble at school become one of the most important figures in American history? A Civil Rights Hero: Follow Thurgood Marshall from his childhood in segregated Baltimore to his historic appointment as the first Black justice on the Supreme Court. The Fight for Equality: Learn about the battle against unfair Jim Crow laws and landmark cases like Brown v. Board of Education that changed America. Lessons in Perseverance: Discover how a punishment—reading the Constitution—sparked a lifelong determination to make sure all Americans were treated equally. Black History for Kids: An essential and accessible introduction to a pivotal figure, brought to life with luminous illustrations perfect for home and school.
ASIN: 0062912518
VSKU: DBV.0062912518.G
Condition: Good
Author/Artist:Magoon, Kekla|Freeman, Laura
Binding: Hardcover
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Condition Notes: Gently used with minimal wear on the corners and cover. A few pages may contain light highlighting or writing, but the text remains fully legible. Dust jacket may be missing, and supplemental materials like CDs or codes may not be included. May be ex-library with library markings. Ships promptly!