"Delivering Justice: W.W. Law and the Fight for Civil Rights" by Jim Haskins chronicles the life of W.W. Law, a crucial figure in the American civil rights movement. Born in the segregated South, Law faced racial oppression but dedicated his life to the fight for equality. As a leader in the NAACP and a passionate advocate for social justice, Law organized protests, voter registration drives, and campaigns against discrimination. His relentless pursuit of justice not only inspired his local community in Savannah, Georgia, but also contributed significantly to the wider civil rights movement, highlighting the power of grassroots activism in shaping history. [Generated by language model - please report any problems].

There are 32 pages in this book. This book was published in 2008 by Candlewick Press, U. S. .

JIM HASKINS, the author of more than one hundred books, has an unparalleled background in nonfiction for young readers. He received the Coretta Scott King Medal for THE STORY OF STEVIE WONDER, and several other of his titles were named Coretta Scott King Honor Books. What the author most admires about W. W. Law, he says, is "his complete dedication to the causes in which he believed first equal rights and later the preservation of historic sites of importance to black people. He was truly an unsung hero. " BENNY ANDREWS is a painter, printmaker, cultural leader, and arts advocate. His work can be found in more than thirty major museums. His other books for children include THE HICKORY CHAIR by Lisa Rowe Fraustino, PICTURES FOR MISS JOSIE by Sandra Belton, and SKY SASH SO BLUE by Libby Hathorn. Of DELIVERING JUSTICE he says, "Working on this book was very emotional for me it was like reliving those times. " James Haskins is a highly-esteemed chronicler of Africana American history and has written more than a hundred books. He is a Professor at the University of Florida.