About the Series
The Making of America series traces the constitutional history of the United States through overlapping biographies.
The debates that raged when our nation was founded have been argued ever since: How should the Constitution be interpreted? What is the meaning, and where are the limits, of personal liberty? What is the proper role of the federal government? Who should be included in “we the people”?
Each biography in the series tells the story of an American leader who played a major role in shaping the United States of today. The result is a history of American constitutional law through a series of overlapping biographies.
Book #6
“America’s first African American Supreme Court justice had a profound impact on constitutional law both before and during his time on the bench . . . Kanefield’s narrative is lively, and she provides important context where needed . . . An important addition to a highly useful series.” Kirkus Reviews.
“Beginning in 1967, when Marshall was considered by many to be a public enemy of the South, this book sets the stage for readers to take an in-depth journey into the life of Thurgood Marshall. This book . . . provides a well-rounded look not only at the life of Marshall, but at the events in the world that shaped him into the man he was, and how he in turn helped shape the world for future generations.” School Library Connection.
Readers will likely be drawn to a biography of Thurgood Marshall . . . Insets and in-text explanations smoothly bring readers up to speed on key concepts such as the “equalization strategy” . . . Kanefield also contextualizes Marshall’s career within the broader civil rights movement. Bulletin for the Center of Children’s Books.