The Highest Tribute: Thurgood Marshall’s Life, Leadership, and Legacy

by Kekla Magoon

Description

From childhood in Baltimore to the halls of the Supreme Court, this luminous biography follows Thurgood Marshall as he confronts injustice and turns outrage into action. Through pivotal moments—learning how unfair laws are written, finding his voice in the fight against Jim Crow, and arguing landmark cases like Brown v. Board of Education—Marshall’s journey reveals what it takes to lead with courage, discipline, and purpose. Written with clarity and momentum, the story highlights themes of equality, perseverance, and the power of education to reshape a nation. With concise, accessible storytelling and striking illustrations, it captures how Marshall made space for himself at every step while leaving a legacy that continues to inspire readers to demand the highest tribute: justice for all.

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paperback

HarperCollins

Published Jan 5, 2021

44 pages

ISBN: 9780063089433

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First Published

2021

Language

eng

Content Warnings

Content and trigger warnings for The Highest Tribute: Thurgood Marshall’s Life, Leadership, and Legacy by Kekla Magoon.

Racism/Discrimination
War/Trauma