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Reach for this book when your child starts noticing that the world is not always fair or when they need to see how academic curiosity can lead to real-world change. This biography introduces Thurgood Marshall, the first African American Supreme Court Justice, beginning with his childhood in Baltimore where his father taught him to argue and his teachers made him study the Constitution as punishment. It is a story about turning obstacles into opportunities and using the power of the law to protect others. It covers heavy historical realities like segregation and the struggle for civil rights with a tone that is accessible and hopeful for the 6-9 age range. Parents will appreciate how it emphasizes education, persistence, and the importance of standing up for what is right through peaceful and intellectual means.
