{"product_id":"9780062912510","title":"The Highest Tribute: Thurgood Marshall’s Life, Leadership, and Legacy","description":"\u003ctable\u003e\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAuthor\/Contributor(s):\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"\"\u003eMagoon, Kekla; Freeman, Laura\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eQuill Tree Books\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDate:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1\/5\/2021\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBinding:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"\"\u003eHardcover\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCondition:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"\"\u003eNEW\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\u003c\/table\u003e\u003cp\u003eA brilliant picture book biography about Thurgood Marshall, who fought for equality during the Civil Rights Movement and served as the first Black justice on the Supreme Court, from Coretta Scott King Honor winners Kekla Magoon and Laura Freeman.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eGrowing up in Baltimore, Thurgood Marshall could see that things weren’t fair. The laws said that Black and white people couldn’t use the same schools, parks, or water fountains.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWhen Thurgood had to read the Constitution as punishment for a prank at school, his eyes were opened. It was clear to him that Jim Crow laws were wrong, and he was willing to do whatever it took to change them.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eHis determination to make sure all Americans were treated equally led him to law school and then the NAACP, where he argued cases like Brown v. Board of Education in front of the Supreme Court. But to become a Justice on the highest court in the land, Thurgood had to make space for himself every step of the way.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eReaders will be inspired by Kekla Magoon’s concise text and Laura Freeman’s luminous illustrations, which bring Thurgood Marshall’s incredible legacy and achievements to life.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e* An SLJ Best Book of the Year * A Bank Street Best Book of the Year * A Jane Addams Children's Book Award Finalist * A Texas Topaz Nonfiction Selection * Wisconsin State Reading Association’s 2022 Picture This Recommendation List * Indiana Authors Award Shortlist * \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eHow did a boy who got in trouble at school become one of the most important figures in American history?\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eA Civil Rights Hero:\u003c\/b\u003e Follow Thurgood Marshall from his childhood in segregated Baltimore to his historic appointment as the first Black justice on the Supreme Court.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eThe Fight for Equality:\u003c\/b\u003e Learn about the battle against unfair Jim Crow laws and landmark cases like \u003ci\u003eBrown v. Board of Education\u003c\/i\u003e that changed America.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eLessons in Perseverance:\u003c\/b\u003e Discover how a punishment—reading the Constitution—sparked a lifelong determination to make sure all Americans were treated equally.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eBlack History for Kids:\u003c\/b\u003e An essential and accessible introduction to a pivotal figure, brought to life with luminous illustrations perfect for home and school.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Quill Tree Books","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46859268817151,"sku":"9780062912510","price":19.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0452\/0886\/2873\/files\/9780062912510_s600x595.jpg?v=1777922541","url":"https:\/\/massivebookshop.com\/de\/products\/9780062912510","provider":"MASSIVE BOOKSHOP","version":"1.0","type":"link"}