{"product_id":"the-faith-of-elijah-cummings-the-north-star-of-equal-justice-hardcover","title":"The Faith of Elijah Cummings: The North Star of Equal Justice - Hardcover","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eCarole Boston Weatherford\u003c\/b\u003e (Author), \u003cb\u003eLaura Freeman\u003c\/b\u003e (Illustrator)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eCongressman and civil rights advocate Elijah Cummings dedicated his life to public service. This comprehensive and visually stunning biography details his humble beginnings and unwavering faith as he waged an endless battle for truth, justice, and equality.\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ci\u003eWe can do better\u003c\/i\u003e. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eWhen Elijah Cummings was a little boy, he struggled in school. His teachers thought he talked too much and asked too many questions. They said he'd never be able to read or write well. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eDespite his difficulties, Elijah never gave up. He persevered, having faith that with hard work, he'd be able to achieve his goals. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eBest known as a voice for people of color and an advocate for equal opportunity, Elijah Cummings was a man of faith and dignity, a beacon of justice, and an unrelenting warrior for equality and change. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eCarole Boston Weatherford and Laura Freeman marry words and images beautifully in this picture book biography of politician and civil rights champion Elijah Cummings, detailing his inspiring journey--from his humble beginnings as the son of former sharecroppers to his unwavering faith as he became a lawyer, state legislator, and leading congressman. Best known as a voice for people of color and an advocate for equal opportunity, Elijah Cummings was a man of faith and dignity, a beacon of justice, and an unrelenting warrior for equality and change.\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eCarole Boston Weatherford, a two-time NAACP Image Award winner, is the author of the Newbery Honor Book \u003ci\u003eBox: Henry Brown Mails Himself to Freedom\u003c\/i\u003e, as well as three Caldecott Honor Books, including \u003ci\u003eFreedom in Congo Square\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eMoses: When Harriet Tubman Led Her People to Freedom\u003c\/i\u003e. She also wrote \u003ci\u003eFreedom on the Menu: The Greensboro Sit-Ins.\u003c\/i\u003e Born in Baltimore, she first encountered Elijah Cummings when he was president of the Monumental City Bar Association, an affiliate of the National Bar Association, for which she was publicist. Weatherford teaches at Fayetteville State University, in North Carolina. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eLaura Freeman is a Coretta Scott King Illustrator Honoree. Her work has been recognized with an NAACP Image Award, reached the \u003ci\u003eNew York Times\u003c\/i\u003e bestseller List, and been honored by the Society of Illustrators, the Georgia Center for the Book, and in the annuals for \u003ci\u003eCommunication Arts\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eAmerican Illustration.\u003c\/i\u003e In addition to illustrating books, Laura's art can be found on a wide range of products, from dishes and textiles to greeting cards, and her editorial images are frequently seen in the \u003ci\u003eNew York Times\u003c\/i\u003e and other periodicals. She invites you to visit her website, LFreemanArt.com, to discover more about her.\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 40\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.5 x 10.3 x 10.2 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIllustrated:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e January 11, 2022\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51767844765984,"sku":"9780593306505","price":17.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0974\/9764\/5344\/files\/50903f3ae5f9089f26cb5900bdacf001_d409ed98-74b8-4c4d-9ef5-c5f78a54af0a.webp?v=1780318602","url":"https:\/\/ebocreations.com\/products\/the-faith-of-elijah-cummings-the-north-star-of-equal-justice-hardcover","provider":"The E-Book Oasis LLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}