Jacksonville Public Library

We're better than this, my fight for the future of our democracy, Elijah Cummings, with Hilary Beard

eng

autobiography

platesillustrations

no index present

Ages 8-12, Harper

non fiction

We're better than this

1227976768

Elijah Cummings, with Hilary Beard

my fight for the future of our democracy

"<i>What did we do to make sure we kept our democracy intact?</i> When Congressman Elijah Cummings spoke these words, he wasn't just addressing lawmakers in government -- it was a charge to people of all ages to do their part to make our country the best place it can be. Growing up as the child of former sharecroppers in a segregated Baltimore, Elijah saw firsthand how injustices could run rampant within a democracy that claimed to promote fairness and equality. But with a strong support system and fiery self-discipline, Elijah utilized the momentum of the Civil Rights movement to overcome the obstacles of poverty and racism to effect change at a time when our country so badly needed it. Elijah's memoir is an inspirational call to action. In <i>We're Better Than This</i>, young readers will learn not only that we must be and do better than our oppressors but that it is our shared responsibility as a nation to keep our democracy intact because it is the only way to pursue freedom, justice, and equality for all." --Book jacket

Don't let them make us wait -- When presence is presents -- Have no limits -- The key to success -- No matter what sacrifice -- A space in my heart -- The ones who deliver -- The glue in our house -- Respect the storm -- How we made history -- See what is possible -- Upholding democracy -- Just getting started -- A moment of remarkable power -- Hearing the hue and cry -- The greatest check -- Power and responsibility -- Turn slowly, grind fine -- The train steadily coming -- Farewell to Elijah Cummings

juvenile

We are better than this