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Unstoppable John: How John Lewis Got His Library Card--And Helped Change History

Pat Zietlow Miller

A poignant picture book biography on how John Lewis got his library card and helped change history.

All John Lewis wanted was a library card, but in 1956, libraries were only for white people.

That didn't seem fair to John, and so he spent a lifetime advocating for change and fighting against unfair laws until the laws changed. Finally, black people could eat at restaurants, see movies, vote in elections, and even get library cards. With an in-depth author's note, a timeline of John Lewis's life, and a lengthy list of resources, Unstoppable John, illustrated by Jerry Jordan and written by New York Times bestselling author Pat Zietlow Miller, explores the profound impact John had on the world and that books had on him.

Book Details

  • Publisher: Viking Books for Young Readers
  • Publish Date: Jan 7th, 2025
  • Pages: 32
  • Language: English
  • Edition: undefined - undefined
  • Dimensions: 11.40in - 8.90in - 0.50in - 0.85lb
  • EAN: 9780593524909
  • Recommended age: 04-08
  • Categories: Biography & Autobiography - Social ActivistsAfrican American & BlackBooks & Libraries

About the Author

Pat Zietlow Miller is the New York Times bestselling, award-winning author of many picture books, including Sophie's Squash, Wherever You Go, Be Kind, Remarkably You, When You Are Brave, Be Strong, What Can You Do with a Rock?, and many others. She lives with her family in Wisconsin. You can visit Pat Zietlow Miller online at PatZietlowMiller.com.

Jerry Jordan is a painter working in the style of contemporary realism. He counts the unsung artists of the Harlem Renaissance as his artistic role models. He is a graduate of the University of Wisconsin Whitewater with a BA in art, as well as an MS in curriculum and instruction with an emphasis in art education.

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Praise for this book

"A captivating, bookish tribute to an unstoppable upstander that will empower the youngest activists." --Kirkus Reviews

"Lewis' legacy and strength of character shine." --Booklist