The Faith of Elijah Cummings

Name: The Faith of Elijah Cummings
Brand: Random House Children's Books : Random House Studio / Random House Studio
SKU: 9780593306505-PRUSDTR-US
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English • Age 6 - 9

40 pages • 10.31 x 10.31 x 0.39 in

Approx. weight: 1.03 lb

Publication date: 11 Jan,2022

Barcode: 9780593306505 • Random House Children's Books : Random House Studio / Random House Studio

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By: Carole Boston Weatherford | Illustrator: Laura Freeman

Congressman 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.

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When 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.

Despite his difficulties, Elijah never gave up. He persevered, having faith that with hard work, he'd be able to achieve his goals.

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.

Carole 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.