About This Book
Reach for this book when your child expresses frustration about being overlooked or when they need to see that high aspirations are achievable through steady work and self-belief. It is an ideal choice for a child who feels discouraged by authority figures or peers who doubt their potential. This biography explores Ketanji Brown Jackson's life from her early years in Miami to her historic appointment to the Supreme Court. The narrative emphasizes themes of resilience, the importance of family support, and the power of educational excellence. While it tackles the reality of systemic barriers and personal discouragement, it maintains an empowering and accessible tone for elementary and middle school readers. Parents will appreciate how it humanizes a high-achieving figure, making her path feel like a roadmap for their own child's ambitions.
What Parents Should Know
Sensitive Topics
The book addresses racism and systemic barriers in a direct, age-appropriate manner. It discusses the specific discouragement she faced from a guidance counselor, framing it as an external obstacle to be overcome rather than an internal failing. The approach is secular and realistic, ending on a triumphant and hopeful note.
