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Political - Ketanji: Justice Jackson's Journey to the U.S. Supreme Court

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Book Synopsis: 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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Are you ready to be inspired? Discover the incredible journey of Ketanji Brown Jackson, the first Black woman to serve as a Supreme Court Justice, in the captivating book Ketanji: Justice Jackson's Journey to the U.S. Supreme Court. This uplifting picture book biography, written by two Coretta Scott King Honor winners, will leave you filled with hope and motivated to overcome any obstacle in your own path.

Ketanji Brown Jackson's story is one of resilience and determination. Despite being told by a high school guidance counselor to aim lower than Harvard, she defied the odds and pursued her dreams at the prestigious university. Through hard work and dedication, she not only graduated from Harvard, but also went on to attend law school there.

As a public defender, Ketanji witnessed the inequalities within the justice system firsthand. She saw how individuals who couldn't afford an attorney were left defenseless and disadvantaged. Fueled by a desire to make a difference, Ketanji used her legal skills to advocate for those who needed help the most. Her unwavering commitment to justice and fairness is a powerful example for us all.

What sets Ketanji's path to the Supreme Court apart is her unique background. She is the only current Justice to have been a public defender and one of the few who attended public school. Her story serves as an inspiration to those who have faced adversity and challenges along their own journey. It reminds us that by staying true to ourselves and never giving up, we can achieve greatness.

The talented duo of Kekla Magoon, a Margaret A. Edwards Award winner and National Book Award finalist, and Laura Freeman, a Coretta Scott King honoree, beautifully bring Ketanji's story to life. With vivid illustrations and compelling storytelling, they present readers with a new inspirational figure who will leave a lasting impact.

Get ready to be inspired by Ketanji: Justice Jackson's Journey to the U.S. Supreme Court. This remarkable book will empower you to overcome obstacles and reach for the stars. Order your copy now and embark on a captivating journey with Ketanji, a true hero who is changing the face of justice.

Order now and be a part of this incredible journey!

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