Preaching to the Chickens: The Story of Young John Lewis

by Jabari Asim

Book Overview

A New York Times Best Illustrated Book Critically acclaimed author Jabari Asim and Caldecott Honor-winning illustrator E. B. Lewis give readers a fascinating glimpse into the boyhood of Civil Rights leader John Lewis. John wants to be a preacher when he grows up--a leader whose words stir hearts to change, minds to think, and bodies to take action. But why wait? When John is put in charge of the family farm's flock of chickens, he discovers that they...

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0399168567
• ISBN13: 9780399168567
• Release Date: October 2016
• Publisher: Nancy Paulsen Books
• Length: 32 Pages
• Weight: 1.07 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.5" x 8.6" x 11.0"
• Age Range: 5 to 8 years
• Grade Range: Kindergarten to Grade 3