Lifting Young Voices How Marian Wright Edelman Stood for Children

From the Orbis Pictus Award–winning duo behind Between the Lines—including nine-time Coretta Scott King Award recipient and four-time Caldecott Honor artist Bryan Collier—comes a powerful picture book biography of Marian Wright Edelman, a champion of children and education.

“All children are created equal.” —Marian Wright Edelman

Born to make a difference, young Marian grew her mind by reading the books in her father’s library. Daddy told Marian that people who read books can change the world. When she grew up, Marian saw the need for change to improve the lives of children, so she became a lawyer to help make better laws for all people and went on to found the Children’s Defense Fund in 1973.

Persistent. Strong. Caring. Courageous. Marian Wright Edelman changed the world.

This inspiring picture book biography includes a note to young readers from Marian herself!

Sandra Neil Wallace writes about people who break barriers and change the world. She is the author of several award-winning books for children, including Between the Lines: How Ernie Barnes Went from the Football Field to the Art Gallery, illustrated by Bryan Collier, which received the Orbis Pictus Book Award and was an ALA Notable Book. A former ESPN reporter and the first woman to host an NHL broadcast, she is the recipient of the Outstanding Women of New Hampshire Award and creates change as cofounder of The Daily Good, a nonprofit bringing twenty thousand free, culturally diverse foods to college students each year through its Global Foods Pantries. Visit Sandra at SandraNeilWallace.com.

Bryan Collier is a beloved illustrator known for his unique style combining watercolor and detailed collage. He is a four-time Caldecott Honor recipient for Trombone Shorty, Dave the Potter, Martin’s Big Words, and Rosa. His books have won many other awards as well, including six Coretta Scott King Illustrator Awards. His recent books include By and By, Thurgood, The Five O’Clock Band, and Between the Lines. He lives in New York with his family.