Because of you, John Lewis : the true story of a remarkable friendship / by Andrea Davis Pinkney ; illustrated by Keith Henry Brown.
Material type:
TextPublisher: New York : Scholastic Press, [2022]Copyright date: ©2022Edition: First editionDescription: 1 volume (unpaged) : color illustrations ; 29 cmContent type: - text
- still image
- unmediated
- volume
- 9781338759082
- 1338759086
- Lewis, John, 1940-2020 -- Juvenile literature
- Faw, Tybre -- Juvenile literature
- Civil rights movements -- United States -- History -- 20th century -- Juvenile literature
- African American legislators -- Juvenile literature
- African American civil rights workers -- Juvenile literature
- Friendship -- Juvenile literature
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Enhanced descriptions from Syndetics:
An inspiring story of a friendship between Congressman John Lewis and ten-year-old activist Tybre Faw by New York Timesbestselling author Andrea Davis Pinkney!
Ten-year-old Tybre Faw is obsessed with historyand 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 Andrea Davis Pinkney's previous title, Martin Rising: Requiem for a King
A Washington PostBest Book of the Year A Kirkus ReviewsBest Book of the Year A New York Public Library Best Book of the Year A School Library JournalBest Book of the Year A Chicago Public Library Best Book of the Year* Unique and remarkable. -- Publishers Weekly, starred review
* Each poem trembles under the weight of the story it tells... Martin Risingpacks an emotional wallop and, in perfect homage, soars when read aloud. -- Booklist, starred review
* A powerful celebration of Martin Luther King Jr.School Library Journal, starred review
Includes bibliographical references.
"When young Tybre Faw discovers Congressman John Lewis and his 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, Alabama, where Lewis invites Tybre to join him in the annual memorial walk across the Bridge. And so begins a most amazing friendship! In rich, poetic language, Andrea Davis Pinkney weaves the true story of a boy with a dream-together with the story of a real-life hero (who himself had a life-altering friendship with Martin Luther King Jr. when he was young!) Keith Henry Brown's deeply affecting paintings bring this inspiring bond between a young activist and an elder Congressman vividly to life. Both John Lewis and Martin Luther King, Jr. have left indelible marks on future generations. Will Tybre be next to carry the mantle?"-- Provided by publisher.
Ages 4-8. Scholastic Press.
Grades 2-3. Scholastic Press.