Because of You, John Lewis

Because of You, John Lewis
Andrea Davis Pinkney, Keith Henry Brown
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Hardback
h279 x 203mm - 40pg
3 Mar 2022 US
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9781338759082
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An inspiring story of a friendship between Congressman John Lewis and ten-year-old activist Tybre Faw by New York Times bestselling author Andrea Davis Pinkney! Ten-year-old Tybre Faw is obsessed with history and the civil rights movement, and he devours every book he can find on the subject. When he learns of Congressman John Lewis' s harrowing and heroic march across the Edmund Pettus Bridge in the fight for the right to vote, Tybre is determined to meet him. Tybre' s two grandmothers take him on the seven-hour drive to Selma. And as the two meet and become fast friends, Tybre joins Lewis for the annual walk across the Edmund Pettus Bridge! When John Lewis is laid to rest, Tybre is invited to read Lewis' s favourite poem, "Invictus," at the funeral service. Pinkney weaves this story of a boy with a dream with the story of a true-life hero (who himself was inspired by Martin Luther King when he was a boy). Who will be next to rise up and turn the page on history? Perfect for those who want to learn more about the American civil rights movement An inspiring story of friendship Full-colour illustrations by Keith Henry Brown.
Distinctions and Praise for Martin Rising: Requiem for a King: A Washington Post Best Book of the YearA Kirkus Reviews Best Book of the YearA New York Public Library Best Book of the YearA School Library Journal Best Book of the YearA Chicago Public Library Best Book of the YearEnvisioned for young readers but sure to be appreciated more widely, Martin Rising depicts King as a source of warmth and brightness on its radiant front cover. [The Pinkneys] sustain and develop this idea throughout their book, paying stirring tribute to King' s personal warmth, spiritual strength and leadership. The book' s vivid poetry bursts with information as well as feeling, and the watercolor images are grounded in reality but feel elevated, on a higher plane. -- The Washington Post* Spiritually vital. -- Kirkus Reviews, starred review* Unique and remarkable. -- Publishers Weekly, starred review* Each poem trembles under the weight of the story it tells. . . Martin Rising packs an emotional wallop and, in perfect homage, soars when read aloud. -- Booklist, starred review* A powerful celebration of Martin Luther King Jr. . . As the last moments of King' s life tick away, the narrative zooms in, detailing the emotional beats of his final public speeches, the feverish exhaustion of long days and nights away from home. . . Throughout, the crowds filling churches seeking inspiration and bravely marching in the face of violence are as much a part of the story as King himself. . . Beautifully illustrated and begging to be read aloud, this poetry collection is an exceptional classroom tool for civil rights lessons and offers much for individual readers to linger over. -- School Library Journal, starred review* A creative poetic celebration of the contributions of Martin Luther King Jr. that also, as a song for the dead, includes a meticulous explanation of how and why he died. . . Accompanying the varied and intense poetry, Brian Pinkney' s swirling watercolor, gouache, and India ink illustrations give life and movement to King' s story and reflect the complex emotions that surface throughout this biography. -- The Horn Book, starred reviewThis genre-bending work uses poetry to document the last months of Martin Luther King, Jr. ' s life. . . This well-researched, thorough tribute captures the details that make each section vividly memorable. . . The often alliterative and sometimes rhyming poetry, full of simile and metaphor, begs for re-reading and performing. Brian Pinkney' s. . . luminescent illustrations epitomize the essence of King' s life as a beacon of light and creates hope, even during troubling times. . . The back matter includes a retelling of the events of King' s last months in straight-forward text accompanied by black-and-white photographs, a timeline, and a bibliography. Martin Rising is an inspiring joy to read and a genuinely unique accolade. -- VOYA
Andrea Davis Pinkney is the New York Times bestselling and award-winning author of nearly 50 books for young readers, among them The Red Pencil and A Poem for Peter, as well as several collaborations with her husband, Brian Pinkney, including Martin Rising: Requiem for a King, Sit-In, and Hand in Hand, which received the Coretta Scott King Book Award. Andrea Davis Pinkney lives in New York City. You can follow her on Twitter at @AndreaDavisPink, on Instagram at @Andreapinkney1, and on Facebook at @andreadavispinkey. Keith Henry Brown is the illustrator of the picture book Birth of the Cool: How Jazz Great Miles Davis Found His Sound. He got his start drawing superheroes, but jazz musicians like Miles Davis have always been heroes to him. A graduate of the High School of Art and Design as well as Parsons School of Design, he combined his love of art and jazz as the creative director of jazz at Lincoln Center. He has also designed and illustrated promotional graphics and jazz album covers. He lives in Brooklyn, New York. You can visit him online at keithhbrown. com.
Status: No local stock, title imported to order
ISBN-13: 9781338759082
Published: 3 Mar 2022
Published In: United States
Imprint: Scholastic US
Publisher: Scholastic US
Format: Hardback
Height: 279mm
Width: 203mm
Weight: 210g
Pages: 40

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