Who Is Ketanji Brown Jackson?

Name: Who Is Ketanji Brown Jackson?
Brand: Penguin Random House
Availability: InStock
Author: Shelia P. Moses
ISBN: 9780593669921

Author: Shelia P. Moses, Who HQ

Series: Who HQ Now

Narrator: Tyla Collier

Unabridged: 30 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Publisher: Listening Library

Published: 11/29/2022

Categories: Children's Nonfiction, African American & Black Nonfiction, Social Science, Politics & Government, Biographical

Synopsis

Discover how a young girl who was the star of her school's debate team became a federal jurist and the first Black woman to sit on the United States Supreme Court.

Presenting Who HQ Now: an exciting addition to the #1 New York Times Best-Selling Who Was? series!

Born in Washington, DC, in 1970, and raised in Miami, Florida, Ketanji Brown Jackson developed an interest in law and politics at an early age. As a preschooler, she sat with her father and watched him complete his law school assignments. And even though some people, including a school guidance counselor, discouraged Ketanji from aiming high, she proved them wrong and graduated with honors from Harvard Law School. She went on to serve on the U.S. District Court in 2013 and the United States Court of Appeals in 2021 before making history and becoming the first Black woman to be confirmed to the United States Supreme Court in 2022.

Learn more about Ketanji Brown Jackson's story in this addition to the New York Times bestselling series.

About The Author

Shelia P. Moses is a poet, award-winning author, playwright, and producer. She has written several books for young readers, including The Legend of Buddy Bush; I, Dred Scott: A Fictional Slave Narrative Based on the Life and Legal Precedent of Dred Scott; The Baptism; and Who Is Stacey Abrams? She lives in Atlanta, Georgia.

Reviews

Goodreads review by Karen on January 05, 2025

I wasn't able to finish Lovely One before it was due back at the library. So while I wait on the list again, I figured why not take a look at this children's book about Justice Brown Jackson. Although written for grade schoolers, I really enjoyed it. It doesn't go into the same depth as Lovely One.......more

Goodreads review by LeeTravelGoddess on January 27, 2023

I’d be crazy to think this book was all encompassing of Supreme Court Justice KBJ; I expected an intro of this great and that’s what I got. 💚💚💚 thanks to the Author as WE need more of these books for our children to read and own!!!......more

Goodreads review by Jane on March 24, 2023

Shelia P. Moses' book is a great overview of Jackson's life and rise to Supreme Court justice for ages 8-12, their parents, and teachers. Dede Putra's accurate line drawings based on photographs enhance the text. Readers learn that Jackson had a supportive family that served as role models in goal s......more

Goodreads review by Katherine on February 02, 2023

Brief and informative, this mini-biography gives basic insights into Ketnji Brown Jackson’s background and life. Written in simple language, it makes the footsteps of a contemporary Supreme Court justice relatable (especially for young readers). Challenges to her progress shows how perseverance and......more

Goodreads review by Graemme on August 07, 2024

I found this book very interesting and well-written. I haven't read many in this series, but I enjoyed the way the bio of this person was explained for school age children. Also her life is very inspiring for young people.......more