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    Thurgood Marshall
    Thurgood Marshall
    Thurgood Marshall
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    Thurgood Marshall

    By Lakita Wilson

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    How much do you know about Thurgood Marshall? Find out the facts you need to know about this civil rights lawyer and justice of the U.S. Supreme Court. You'll learn about the early life, challenges, and major accomplishments of this important American.
    LanguageEnglish
    PublisherCapstone Young Readers
    Release dateApr 1, 2020
    ISBN9781515879107
    Thurgood Marshall
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    Lakita Wilson

    Lakita Wilson is a Professor of Education, writer, and advocate for diverse and inclusive children's literature. A 2017 recipient of SCBWI's On-the-Verge Emerging Voices Award, Lakita lives in Maryland with her two children and Shih-Tzu.

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