Justice Makes a Difference, Jacklyn Milton
Justice Makes a Difference, Jacklyn Milton
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Justice Makes a Difference
The Story of Miss Freedom Fighter, Esquire

Author: Jacklyn Milton, Artika R. Tyner

Narrator: Artika R. Tyner

Unabridged: 18 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Publisher: Lerner

Published: 08/01/2023


Synopsis

"'Words are powerful,' Grandma told Justice. 'They can be used in powerful ways to do good or to do harm. That's why it's important to always be careful with your words.'"

Justice has grown up witnessing the many ways her grandma serves the community. She wants to make a difference in the world, too, but how? Isn't she too young? Through conversations with her grandma and their shared love of books, Justice learns about important women and men throughout history who changed the world: Ella Baker, Shirley Chisholm, Charles Hamilton Houston, Dr. Wangari Maathai, Paul Robeson, and Ida B. Wells. Justice learns how each leader was a champion for advancing justice and improving the world, and she dreams of becoming a change maker, too—"Miss Freedom Fighter, Esquire," a superhero with a law degree and an afro!

Reviews

Goodreads review by Sue

This book was a winner for me on many levels. I love the idea of a superhero girl Justice who finds her voice and learns to use her gifts to be a change-maker, help others and make a difference in the world. She can be anything she sets her mind to giving readers an uplifting message. The book is pa......more

Goodreads review by Kay

“Justice Makes a Difference” is an inspiring and informative story about a little girl who learns the meaning of her name and gets a lesson in Black history. Justice loved visiting her Grandma. She enjoyed spending hours in the den, reading and talking. Grandma would always say “Your name is your de......more

Goodreads review by K.L.

Justice often spends quality time with her grandmother, engaging in meaningful discussions and reading sessions. Together, they explore the significance of Justice's name and the potential for her to become a future leader and serve in her community. Inspired by her grandmother's faith-based actions......more

Justice Makes a Difference- The Story of Miss Freedom Fighter, Esquire by Dr Artika Tyner and Jacklyn Milton is an inspiring story about a young girl named Justice who wants to make a difference in the world. After watching all that her grandmother does to help others, she wonders what she can do as......more