From breaking gender barriers to being the forerunner in children’s books illustrating, the subjects in the following titles selected by the editors at Junior Library Guild were ordinary people who did extraordinary things.
People Who Left Their Mark: Picture Book Biographies | JLG’s On the Radar
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Civil Rights Legend Congressman John Lewis Tells His Story in ‘March’ Graphic Novel
By on August 28, 2013 Leave a Comment
In time for the 50th Anniversary of the March on Washington, John Lewis—former chairman of SNCC and now Congressman—collaborated with his comics-obsessed staffer Andrew Aydin and veteran graphic novelist Nate Powell on a powerful new graphic novel memoir, March.
From Diversity to Civil Rights | Nonfiction Notes, August 2013
By on August 6, 2013 1 Comment
The diversity of our nation and our struggle for civil rights are clear themes in this month’s new titles. Among our selections are two books that address the historic 1963 March on Washington, celebrating its 50th anniversary this month: one in graphic format for older students written by John Lewis, and the other, a picture book by Andrea Davis Pinkney.
Great Books for Celebrating Martin Luther King Day
By on January 10, 2013 3 Comments
Looking for a way to bring Martin Luther King Day to life? These resources are the perfect way to shed light on King, as well as the Civil Rights Movement as a whole.
