Everybody Reads 2026: a lovely legacy for children - memoirs and biographies of Black women in law from Multcolib KidsLike this list

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• All Rise

  the Story of Ketanji Brown Jackson

  Weatherford, Carole Boston, 1956-

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  A picture book biography of Ketanji Brown Jackson, the first Black woman to serve on the Supreme Court.

• Ketanji

  Justice Jackson's Journey to the U.S. Supreme Court

  Magoon, Kekla,

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  Justic Jackson'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.

• Justice Ketanji

  the Story of US Supreme Court Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson

  Patrick, Denise Lewis,

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  An illustrated biography of Supreme Court Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson who knew from the very beginning that "You can do anything. You can be anything."

• Who Is Ketanji Brown Jackson?

  Moses, Shelia P.,

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  A biography of the first Black woman to be confirmed to the United States Supreme Court.

• Ketanji Brown Jackson

  a Justice for All

  Charles, Tami,

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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.

• Kamala Harris

  Rooted in Justice

  Grimes, Nikki,

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  This picture book biography about the first Black and South Asian American Vice President includes her presidential run.

• Kamala Harris

  Sánchez Vegara, Ma Isabel (María Isabel),

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  This biography for kids looks at United States lawyer, senator, and vice-president Kamala Harris.

• We Wait for the Sun

  Roundtree, Dovey Johnson, 1914-2018,

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  The late Civil Rights attorney and activist shares a poignant moment from her childhood beside her wise grandmother, who taught Roundtree the values of self-worth, strength and justice.

• Dovey Undaunted

  a Black Woman Breaks Barriers in the Law, the Military, and the Ministry

  Bolden, Tonya,

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  The life of a Dovey Johnson, a groundbreaking lawyer and civil rights pioneer.

• Mighty Justice

  the Untold Story of Civil Rights Trailblazer Dovey Johnson Roundtree

  Asim, Jabari, 1962-

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  A biography of Dovey Johnson Roundtree--one of the first black women to break the racial and gender barriers in the US Army, and an attorney in the segregated courtrooms of Washington, D.C.

• Pauli Murray

  the Life of a Pioneering Feminist and Civil Rights Activist

  Stevens-Holsey, Rosita,

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  Written in verse, this inspiring biography chronicles the life of a queer civil rights and women's rights activist who fought for many of the rights taken for granted today, working tirelessly for human rights and the dignity of life for all.

• Pauli Murray

  Shouting for the Rights of All People

  Nelson Linck, Deborah,

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  The story of Pauli Murray, activist, lawyer, poet, and Episcopal priest, who broke records and barriers throughout her life.

• Shirley Chisholm Is a Verb!

  Chambers, Veronica,

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  "A picture book biography celebrating the life and contributions of Shirley Chisholm, the first Black woman in Congress, who sought the Democratic nomination to be the president of the United States."

• Shirley Chisholm Dared

  the Story of the First Black Woman in Congress

  Williams, Alicia, 1970-

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  As a young adult, Shirley Chisholm fights against the injustice she sees around her. She later runs for state assembly and wins in a landslide. Three years later, she is on the campaign trail again, as the first black woman to run for Congress. Her…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• What Do You Do With a Voice Like That?

  the Story of Extraordinary Congresswoman Barbara Jordan

  Barton, Chris,

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  "A picture book of lawyer, politician, and civil rights leader Barbara Jordan."

• Stacey Abrams and the Fight to Vote

  Todd, Traci N.,

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  Stacey Abrams, politician and Nobel peace prize nominee, is brought to life in this poetic picture book biography that follows Abrams's fight for voters' rights.

• Who Is Stacey Abrams?

  Moses, Shelia P.,

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  Stacey Abrams began her career in politics at the age of seventeen when she was hired as a typist for a congressional campaign. From there, she worked hard to get into Yale law school and, eventually, was elected into the House of Representatives.

• Michelle Obama

  Sánchez Vegara, Ma Isabel (María Isabel),

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  A graphic novel about Michelle Obama, trailblazing lawyer and activist, advocate for women, girls and those less fortunate and so much more!

• The Story of Michelle Obama

  Platt, Christine A., 1976-

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  Before she served as the first Black first lady of the United States, Michelle Obama was a smart and studious kid who wanted to give back to her community. She became a lawyer so that she could help people understand the law and get the legal aid…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• Brave, Black, First

  50+ African American Women Who Changed the World

  Hudson, Cheryl Willis,

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  An illustrated biographical compilation of over fifty African American women from the 1700s through to the present day, including Michelle Obama, Barbara jordan, and Shirley Chisholm.