The Story of John Lewis

An Inspiring Biography for Young Readers

By: Tonya Leslie PhD

Narrated by: David Edwards

Discover the life of John Lewis—a story for kids 6 to 9 about fighting for a better world
John Lewis was a civil rights leader and United States congressman who never stopped speaking up for justice, equality, and peace. Before he marched with Martin Luther King Jr. during the civil rights movement, John was a thoughtful kid who loved learning but wasn’t able to go to a good school because of segregation. He wanted to make a difference in his community, so he organized peaceful protests to end segregation and fight for equal rights for Black Americans. Explore how John went from being a young farm boy to a famous activist, politician, and leader.

• Independent reading—This John Lewis biography is broken down into short chapters and simple language so kids 6 to 9 can listen and learn on their own.
• Critical thinking—Kids will learn the Who, What, Where, When, Why, and How of John's life, find definitions of new words, discussion questions, and more.
• A lasting legacy—Find out how John made the world a more equal place for future generations in this Black history audiobook for kids.

How will John’s hard work, bravery, and kindness inspire you?


Discover activists, artists, and athletes, and more from all across history with the rest of The Story Of series, including famous figures like: Sojourner Truth, Martin Luther King Jr., Maya Angelou, Ruby Bridges, and Barack Obama.