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“I was born a slave, but I never let that define me.“
I love this quote because it captures Lynch's resilient spirit and determination to rise above the constraints imposed on him by society. It highlights the idea that one's circumstances do not have to dictate one's identity or future. Instead, Lynch's words inspire readers to recognize their own potential to overcome adversity and to strive for greatness, regardless of their background.

A memorable moment in The Amazing Age of John Roy Lynch occurs when John, a young boy born into slavery, realizes the power of his own voice and the importance of political action. After gaining his freedom, he passionately advocates for civil rights and serves as a legislator during the Reconstruction era, fighting for the rights of African Americans.

This book tells the story of John Roy Lynch, an African American boy who rose from slavery to become a prominent politician during the Reconstruction era. His journey illustrates themes of resilience, courage, and the importance of civic engagement.

“John Roy was only twenty-four years old, and he was still on the rise.“

This would be a great way to incorporate literature while teaching history!

This is a very informational book about a man named John Roy Lynch who works his way from being a slave to being a congressman.

Eight books down, and two more to go on the 3rd-5th grade list of WAW Award nominees!

Another awesome #nonfiction #picturebook focused on the life of an African American during & after slavery. This book showed a more in-depth look at what life in Antebellum South was like for former slaves. Likewise, the addition of a timeline and two maps at the end of the book allows readers to better understand the historical context of the story. I think this is another great book to use when introducing children to this historical period.