His father worked at jobs where he served wealthy white customers, including at a country club that did not allow black people to be members. Thurgood faced racism growing up in Baltimore in the 1920’s. His legal legacy as a champion of civil rights is presented and end notes capture more of his life. Please try again later. We’d love your help. His victory in the Brown v. Board of Education decision, the landmark Supreme Court case outlawing school segregation in the United States, would have made him a historic figure even if he had never been appointed as the first African-American to serve on the Supreme Court. I found the artwork on the book’s cover to be immensely moving. The world is a better place because of his determination and his refusal to back down. Thurgood Marshall--the first black justice on the Supreme Court and a giant of the civil rights movement--jumps to life in this inspiring picture-book biography from an award-winning author and six-time Coretta Scott King, four-time Caldecott Honor-winning illustrator. Reading this book reminded me of how I felt while watching the recent movie about Harriet Tubman-proud of the person portrayed, but ashamed of how our country has treated many of its citizens. When an adult has so many notable accomplishments, it is natural to move quickly beyond the youngest years within the limited space of a picture book. Marshall's life is captured from his early influences to his appointment to the Supreme court. From becoming a lawyer, working for NAACP, to standing up and fighting for justice. A biography about the life of Thurgood Marshall. Be the first to ask a question about Thurgood. Bryan Collier’s watercolor and collage art make every page dramatic, playing with shadows and light, and interposing unexpected fantastical elements to emphasize a moment. I imagine many people know Thurgood Marshall as being the first black justice on the Supreme Court, but there were many other things that happened in his lifetime. I'd obviously heard of him, but thanks to this picture book, now I know what he accomplished. Let us know what’s wrong with this preview of, Published Excellent picture book biography telling about the early life of Thurgood Marshall. History lovers will certainly want to add it to their collection. Thurgood Marshall is one of my biggest heroes so I was thrilled to see this new biography on him...and even more thrilled at how well-done it is! At age six, he convinced his parents to legally change his name—to Thurgood.”, Memorable watercolor and collage illustrations complement the story of civil rights activist Thurgood Marshall. From the time he was a small boy, Thurgood Marshall was destined to be a lawyer. I enjoyed learning more about this amazing man. After only two years at the NAACP, he was their top lawyer and had earned himself the nickname Mr. Civil Rights. I can't wait to share it with my children! But over time he learned the importance of carefully changing laws and making lasting differences for everyone. From the time he was a small boy, Thurgood Marshall was destined to be a lawyer. Great introduction for young readers. It isn’t an easy read nor should it be. From becoming a lawyer, working for NAACP, to standing up and fighting for justice. This is a nice beginning book into the life and work of Thurgood Marshall. “... he would hone himself into a one-man weapon to destroy the laws that hurt black people.”, Winter and Collier join together for a biography of one of the greatest lawyers in recent history, Thurgood Marshall. What a man. Wow. Marshall was the Court's first African-American justice. . Start by marking “Thurgood” as Want to Read: Error rating book. Winter aligns Thurgood Marshall’s family upbringing with his personal drive and way with words to show how he fought injustice. The Author’s Note explains that there’s no way to fit the importance of Thurgood’s work into one 40-paged children’s book. A NEW YORK TIMES NOTABLE BOOK • The definitive biography of the great lawyer and Supreme Court justice, from the bestselling author of Eyes on the Prize “Magisterial... in Williams’ richly detailed portrait, Marshall emerges as a born rebel.”—Jack E. White, Time

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