Unstoppable John, Pat Zietlow Miller
Unstoppable John, Pat Zietlow Miller
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Unstoppable John
How John Lewis Got His Library Card--and Helped Change History

Author: Pat Zietlow Miller

Narrator: Cary Hite

Unabridged: 16 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Published: 03/25/2025

Synopsis

A poignant biography on how John Lewis got his library card and helped change history.

All John Lewis wanted was a library card, but in 1956, libraries were only for white people.

That didn't seem fair to John, and so he spent a lifetime advocating for change and fighting against unfair laws until the laws changed. Finally, black people could eat at restaurants, see movies, vote in elections, and even get library cards. With an in-depth author's note and a timeline of John Lewis's life, Unstoppable John, written by New York Times bestselling author Pat Zietlow Miller, explores the profound impact John had on the world and that books had on him.

About The Author

Pat Zietlow Miller is the New York Times bestselling, award-winning author of many picture books, including Sophie’s Squash, Wherever You Go, Be Kind, Remarkably You, When You Are Brave, Be Strong, What Can You Do with a Rock?, and many others. She lives with her family in Wisconsin. You can visit Pat Zietlow Miller online at PatZietlowMiller.com.Jerry Jordan is a painter working in the style of contemporary realism. He counts the unsung artists of the Harlem Renaissance as his artistic role models. He is a graduate of the University of Wisconsin Whitewater with a BA in art, as well as an MS in curriculum and instruction with an emphasis in art education.

Reviews

Goodreads review by Lynn on February 04, 2025

Wonderful Picture Book A really moving picture book about John Lewis. The story of John Lewis’ attachment to books and the library is told in a straight simple way that is clear and engaging at the same time. A good book to read.......more

Goodreads review by Carrie on March 05, 2025

Inspiring story that acknowledges the public library’s racist past.......more

Goodreads review by Dawn on January 31, 2025

John Lewis has always been someone I have admired, looked up to, and considered a true American hero. This children's non-fiction book, in picture book format, uses a small but pivotal event during John Lewis' teenage years as the impetus for his life-long mission to work for equality, access, and d......more

Goodreads review by Monica on January 07, 2025

The power of a library card is unstoppable. John Lewis best known for his faithful service in Civil Rights, serving the state of Georgia in the House of Representatives, and his faith, was also a voracious reader. At the age of sixteen, he approached his local public library for a card and passport......more

Goodreads review by Calista on March 17, 2025

John loved to read. All he really wanted was a library card so he could read more. Maybe he wanted more than that, but something as simple as being allowed to check out books is the root of his life’s mission in this book. Who doesn’t love going to the library and being able to read so many differen......more

Quotes

"A captivating, bookish tribute to an unstoppable upstander that will empower the youngest activists." --Kirkus Reviews

"Lewis’ legacy and strength of character shine." --Booklist

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