Laura Atkins Boeken

The second installment of the Fighting for Justice series highlights the inspiring life of Bridget Biddy Mason, an African American philanthropist, healer, and midwife who overcame the challenges of being born into slavery. Through her remarkable journey, readers will explore her contributions to civil rights and her impact on the community. The book features full-color illustrations that bring her story to life, making it an engaging and educational read for those interested in social justice and history.

The first major book for young people to tell the Internment story of one man and to talk about how he fought against its legality for 40 years and won.