The Kid Who Had to Read the Constitution

Inspired by the Life of Thurgood Marshall

von Joseline J Hardrick

36 Seiten, Taschenbuch

Kurzbeschreibung des Verlags

What if getting in trouble at school helped change the course of history?Before Thurgood Marshall became a legendary civil rights lawyer and the first Black Justice of the United States Supreme Court, he was a curious Baltimore boy who loved to ask questions-and sometimes had a little trouble sitting still.When young Thurgood misbehaved at school, he received an unusual assignment: study the United States Constitution. What began as punishment soon sparked his imagination.We the People. Liberty. Freedom. Equal protection.The words were powerful. But growing up in segregated America, Thurgood could see that the promises written on the page did not always match the world around him. So he began asking the kinds of questions that would shape his extraordinary life: Who are "the people"? Why are some rules unfair? Can laws change? And who will make sure America keeps its promises?Inspired by the childhood and life of Justice Thurgood Marshall, The Kid Who Had to Read the Constitution introduces young readers to Black history, the Constitution, civil rights, equality, and the power of education through engaging rhyme and expressive historical illustrations.Perfect for ages 6-10, classrooms, libraries, homeschool families, Black History Month, Constitution Day, and elementary social studies, this picture book shows children that curiosity is powerful, knowledge belongs to them, and even the biggest changes can begin with one child brave enough to ask, "Why?"From a boy reading the Constitution to a lawyer fighting segregation and ultimately a Justice sitting on the nation's highest court, Thurgood Marshall's story reminds young readers: A promise written on a page is only the beginning. Someone has to help make it real.

• Reihe: Any Book That Inspires
• ISBN: 9781958912751
• Sprache: Englisch
• Erscheinungsdatum: 18.09.2026
• Größe: 279 x 216 mm
• Verlag: Independently published