Ketanji Brown Jackson: A Justice for All

(Hardback)

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Discover the incredible story of Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson, who followed her childhood dream of becoming a lawyer and eventually became the first Black woman to sit on the US Supreme Court in this picture book biography.

After 232 years and 115 appointments, Ketanji Onyika Brown Jackson became the first Black woman appointed to serve on the US Supreme Court. With Tami Charless sweeping lyricism and Jemma Skidmores unforgettable illustrations, readers learn about the narratives that have shaped the Justices life, and how this historic moment will be impressed upon the minds of the young dreamers of the future.

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Triumphant and inspiring.Kirkus Reviews

Author Bio

TamiCharlesis theNew York Timesbestselling author ofAll Because You Matterand numerous books for children and young adults. Her middle grade debut,Like Vanessa, earned three starred reviews and a Junior Library Guild selection. Her latest titles include young adult novel in verse,Muted, which was aBuzzFeedTop 40 pick for 2021; lyrical picture bookWe Are Here; and a picture book biography about Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson.When Tami isnt writing, she can be found presenting at schools both stateside and abroad. For more info, you can follow Tami on Twitter @TamiWritesStuff or Instagram @TamiWrites.

Jemma Skidmore is a dyslexic, mixed-race illustrator who grew up in rural Gloucestershire, United Kingdom. Although she wasnt a confident early reader, she has always been fascinated by the art of storytelling. Jemma studied fine art at Falmouth University and has gone on to work in print, film, and television in London and Vancouver, British Columbia. She has now returned to Gloucestershire, where she lives with her family and a cat named Blue.