The Story of John Lewis
by Tonya Leslie (Author)
Discover the life of John Lewis―a story for young readers about fighting for a better world.
John Lewis was a civil rights leader and United States congressman who never stopped speaking up for justice, equality, and peace. Before he marched with Martin Luther King Jr. during the civil rights movement, John was a thoughtful kid who loved learning but wasn't able to go to a good school because of segregation. He wanted to make a difference in his community, so he organized peaceful protests to end segregation and fight for equal rights for Black Americans. Explore how John went from being a young farm boy to a famous activist, politician, and leader.
Independent reading―This John Lewis biography is broken down into short chapters and simple language so kids aged 6 to 9 years can read and learn on their own.
Critical thinking―Kids will learn the Who, What, Where, When, Why, and How of John's life, find definitions of new words, discussion questions, and more.
A lasting legacy―Find out how John made the world a more equal place for future generations in this Black history book for kids.
How will John's hard work, bravery, and kindness inspire you?
John Lewis was a civil rights leader and United States congressman who never stopped speaking up for justice, equality, and peace. Before he marched with Martin Luther King Jr. during the civil rights movement, John was a thoughtful kid who loved learning but wasn't able to go to a good school because of segregation. He wanted to make a difference in his community, so he organized peaceful protests to end segregation and fight for equal rights for Black Americans. Explore how John went from being a young farm boy to a famous activist, politician, and leader.
Independent reading―This John Lewis biography is broken down into short chapters and simple language so kids aged 6 to 9 years can read and learn on their own.
Critical thinking―Kids will learn the Who, What, Where, When, Why, and How of John's life, find definitions of new words, discussion questions, and more.
A lasting legacy―Find out how John made the world a more equal place for future generations in this Black history book for kids.
How will John's hard work, bravery, and kindness inspire you?
Story of Biographies Series—Summary and Book Order
Series: Story of BiographiesReading level: 6+
Books in series: 50
Read in order? No
Next release: Jan 2025
Tags: non fiction historical culture science & tech (STEM) sport adventure sponsored
Print series book list
Books in series order
1. The Story of Ruth Bader Ginsburg (2020)2. The Story of Frida Kahlo (2020)
3. The Story of Abraham Lincoln (2020)
4. The Story of George Washington (2020)
5. The Story of Harriet Tubman (2020)
6. The Story of Alexander Hamilton (2020)
7. The Story of Jane Goodall (2020)
8. The Story of Martin Luther King Jr. (2020)
9. The Story of Albert Einstein (2020)
10. The Story of Barack Obama (2020)
11. The Story of the Wright Brothers (2020)
12. The Story of Neil Armstrong (2020)
13. The Story of Marie Curie (2020)
14. The Story of Helen Keller (2020)
15. The Story of Amelia Earhart (2020)
16. The Story of Malala Yousafzai (2020)
17. The Story of Simone Biles (2020)
18. The Story of Fred Rogers: (2020)
19. The Story of Benjamin Franklin (2020)
20. The Story of Gandhi (2020)
21. The Story of Thomas Jefferson (2020)
22. The Story of Jim Henson (2021)
23. The Story of John Lewis (2021)
24. The Story of Leonardo da Vinci (2021)
25. The Story of Anne Frank (2021)
26. The Story of Jackie Robinson (2021)
27. The Story of Michelle Obama (2021)
28. The Story of Joe Biden (2021)
29. The Story of Stan Lee (2021)
30. The Story of Nelson Mandela (2021)
31. The Story of Kamala Harris (2021)
32. The Story of Ruby Bridges (2021)
33. The Story of Princess Diana (2021)
34. The Story of Babe Ruth (2021)
35. The Story of Eliza Hamilton (2021)
36. The Story of Misty Copeland (2021)
37. The Story of Katherine Johnson (2021)
38. The Story of Ella Fitzgerald (2021)
39. The Story of Lin-Manuel Miranda (2022)
40. The Story of Walt Disney (2022)
41. The Story of Selena Quintanilla (2022)
42. The Story of Henry Ford (2022)
43. The Story of Pablo Picasso (2022)
44. The Story of Maya Angelou (2023)
45. The Story of Sojourner Truth (2023)
46. The Story of Audrey Hepburn (2024)
47. The Story of Serena Williams (2024)
48. The Story of Taylor Swift (2024)
49. The Story of Betty White (2024)
50. The Story of Fannie Lou Hamer (2025)