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Book SynopsisDiscover 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 Charles’s sweeping lyricism and Jemma Skidmore’s unforgettable illustrations, readers learn about the narratives that have shaped the Justice’s life, and how this historic moment will be impressed upon the minds of the young dreamers of the future.
Trade ReviewA School Library Journal Best Book of 2023
An Orbis Picture Honor title
* “Every dream begins with one small step, and those who read this book will know that with work, determination, and love, their dreams can come true, too. An excellent book to share in groups and necessary for all collections.”—
School Library Journal, STARRED REVIEW “[A]n inspiring biography that acknowledges the impact of those who paved the way.”—
Publishers Weekly “Triumphant and inspiring.”—
Kirkus Reviews
