Preaching to the Chickens: The Story of Young John Lewis

A powerful and inspiring picture book about a young John Lewis, who learns the importance of standing up for what is right and preaching to the chickens in his family's backyard. The story follows John's journey as he grows up in rural Alabama, where he learns about the injustices of segregation and the power of nonviolent resistance. As John preaches to the chickens, he learns to use his voice to make a difference and to never be silenced. The book is based on the childhood of Congressman John Lewis and is illustrated by Caldecott Honor-winning artist, E.B. Lewis.