JOURNAL ARTICLE

A Flea for Justice: Marian Wright Edelman Stands Up for Change.

  • Published In: Publishers Weekly, 2025, v. 272, n. 37. P. 68 1 of 2

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Abstract

The article focuses on the picture book biography "A Flea for Justice," which highlights the life and activism of Marian Wright Edelman, a prominent children's and civil rights leader. The narrative begins with a childhood incident where Edelman, at age four, confronts segregation when she is stopped from drinking from a "White Only" fountain. Inspired by Sojourner Truth, she becomes an advocate for change, eventually founding the Children's Defense Fund after Martin Luther King Jr.'s assassination to promote educational opportunities for all children. The book features digital illustrations that reflect diverse backgrounds and includes additional information about Edelman in the back matter. [Extracted from the article]

Additional Information

  • Source:Publishers Weekly. 2025/09, Vol. 272, Issue 37, p68
  • Document Type:Article
  • Subject Area:Economics
  • Publication Date:2025
  • ISSN:0000-0019
  • Accession Number:188303707
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