Ketanji

Written by Kekla Magoon · Illustrated by Laura Freeman

A trailblazer defies odds to become the first Black woman Supreme Court Justice.

4.3 Goodreads · 242 ratings

40 pages· 1,578 words· Est. 13 min read-aloud· ~900L

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Bookroo's summary

Ketanji Brown Jackson's journey to the Supreme Court is a testament to resilience. Defying a counselor's advice, she attended Harvard, then fought for justice as a public defender. Her unique path, marked by overcoming systemic barriers, inspires a new generation. Discover how Ketanji's determination and advocacy led her to make history as the first Black woman on the Supreme Court. What challenges did she face, and how did she remain true to herself? This powerful story of perseverance and courage offers a lesson in breaking barriers and staying authentic.

From the publisher

From two Coretta Scott King Honor winners comes this uplifting picture book biography about Ketanji Brown Jackson, who is making history as the first Black woman to serve as a Supreme Court Justice.Ketanji Brown Jackson is no stranger to overcoming obstacles. When a high school guidance counselor told her she should set her sights lower than Harvard, she decided to go to Harvard for college and law school.When she became a public defender and saw inequalities in the justice system, she used her legal skills to advocate for people who needed help, but couldn’t afford an attorney.Ketanji’s path to the Supreme Court was unique: She’s the only current Justice to have been a public defender and one of a few who went to public school. Her story is powerful and heartening, and it’s a lesson in overcoming adversity by being true to yourself.Margaret A. Edwards Award winner, Printz Honor winner, and National Book Award finalist Kekla Magoon and Coretta Scott King honoree Laura Freeman reunite to present a generation of readers with a new inspirational figure.

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