Delivering Justice: W.W. Law and the Fight for Civil Rights by James Haskins (En

Description: Delivering Justice: W.W. Law and the Fight for Civil Rights by James Haskins A respected biographer teams up with an acclaimed artist to tell the story of a mail carrier, who in 1961 orchestrated the Great Savannah Boycott and was instrumental in bringing equality to his Georgia community. Illustrations. FORMAT Paperback LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description A respected biographer teams up with an acclaimed artist to tell the story of the mail carrier who orchestrated the Great Savannah Boycott — and was instrumental in bringing equality to his community."Grow up and be somebody," Westley Wallace Law's grandmother encouraged him as a young boy living in poverty in segregated Savannah, Georgia. Determined to make a difference in his community, W.W. Law assisted blacks in registering to vote, joined the NAACP and trained protestors in the use of nonviolent civil disobedience, and, in 1961, led the Great Savannah Boycott. In that famous protest, blacks refused to shop in downtown Savannah. When city leaders finally agreed to declare all of its citizens equal, Savannah became the first city in the south to end racial discrimination.A lifelong mail carrier for the U.S. Postal Service, W.W. Law saw fostering communication between blacks and whites as a fundamental part of his job. As this affecting, strikingly illustrated biography makes clear, this "unsung hero" delivered far more than the mail to the citizens of the city he loved. Notes This respected biographer and acclaimed artist has written more than 100 childrens books. Ages: 5+. Author Biography Jim Haskins is the author of more than one hundred books for children, including the award-winning The Story of Stevie Wonder. He lives in the USA. Benny Andrews is a painter, printmaker, cultural leader, and arts advocate. His work can be found in more than thirty major museums. Benny lives in America, dividing his time between New York and Connecticut. Details ISBN0763638803 Author James Haskins Short Title DELIVERING JUSTICE Pages 32 Publisher Candlewick Press (MA) Language English Illustrator Benny Andrews ISBN-10 0763638803 ISBN-13 9780763638801 Media Book Format Paperback DEWEY B Illustrations Yes Year 2008 Publication Date 2008-09-30 Imprint Candlewick Press,U.S. Subtitle W.W. Law and the Fight for Civil Rights Place of Publication Massachusetts Country of Publication United States Birth 1941 Residence Gainesville, FL, US Audience Age 5-8 DOI 10.1604/9780763638801 Audience Children/Juvenile We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:13312231;

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