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Pub. Date
2022.
Language
English
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Born in Washington, DC, in 1970, and raised in Miami, Florida, Ketanji Brown Jackson developed an interest in law and politics at an early age. As a preschooler, she sat with her father and watched him complete his law school assignments. And even though some people, including a school guidance counselor, discouraged Ketanji from aiming high, she proved them wrong and graduated with honors from Harvard Law School. She went on to serve on the U.S....
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Publisher
Rourke
Pub. Date
[2023]
Language
English
Description
Ketanji Brown Jackson made history as the first African American woman to become a Supreme Court Justice. Learn about Ketanji Brown Jackson's life, experience, and accomplishments in this nonfiction biography. This illustrated book includes a timeline, post-reading questions, and an interactive activity to help develop reading comprehension skills.
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Simon & Schuster Books for Young Readers
Pub. Date
[2023]
Language
English
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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 in this picture book biography."--
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English
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"Ketanji Brown Jackson is no stranger to overcoming obstacles. When a high school guidance counselor told her she should set her sights lower than Harvard, she decided to go to Harvard for college and law school. When she became a public defender and saw inequalities in the justice system, she used her legal skills to advocate for people who needed help, but couldn't afford an attorney. Ketanji's path to the Supreme Court was unique: She's the only...
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Publisher
Celadon Books
Pub. Date
2021.
Language
English
Description
Judge Cordell, the first African American woman to sit on the Superior Court of Northern California, knows firsthand how prejudice has permeated our legal system. And yet, she believes in the system. From ending school segregation to legalizing same-sex marriage, its progress relies on legal professionals and jurors who strive to make the imperfect system as fair as possible. Cordell takes you into her chambers where she haggles with prosecutors and...
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Core Library, an imprint of Abdo Publishing,
Language
English
Description
"Ketanji Brown Jackson graduated from Harvard Law School in 1996. She began to rise through the federal court system. In February 2022, President Joe Biden nominated Jackson to the US Supreme Court. Months later, Jackson was confirmed as a Supreme Court justice, becoming the first Black woman to serve in the position. Easy-to-read text, vivid images, and helpful back matter give readers a clear look at this subject. Aligned to Common Core Standards...
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Publisher
Orchard Books, an imprint of Scholastic Inc
Pub. Date
2023.
Language
English
Description
"All rise for Ketanji Brown Jackson, the first Black female United States Supreme Court Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson knew from the very beginning that "You can do anything. You can be anything." Driven by those powerful words and her parents' love, Ketanji refused to let naysayers stop her from rising to the top. Her perseverance and her wits led her to become the first Black woman to become a US district judge and eventually the first Black female...
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Series
Publisher
The Child's World
Pub. Date
[2024]
Language
English
Description
"On June 30, 2022, Ketanji Brown Jackson was sworn in as the 116th Supreme Court justice. In that moment, she also became the first Black woman to serve on the highest court in the United States. This title explores Jackson's childhood, education, and adulthood, providing readers with a better understanding of who Jackson is and what led to her historic seat on the US Supreme Court."--
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Series
Publisher
DiscoverRoo, an imprint of Pop!
Pub. Date
[2023]
Language
English
Description
This title looks at the life, accomplishments, and legacy of Supreme Court justice Ketanji Brown Jackson. The book is complete with sidebars, more facts, a timeline, and QR codes that lead to more information, videos, and activities. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards.
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