Teaching this era across age groups and the significance of those who were a major part of the way democracy looks today. The life of John Lewis then and now is incredible. Starting with the story "Preaching to the Chickens" that captures his youth and to higher reading level such as "Across that Bridge", "March" and "His Truth Is Marching On". This book back drop takes you during the times of young John Lewis. His hopes and dreams in the book Preaching to the Chickens becomes reality as he was the youngest leader and speaker at the March on Washington for Jobs and Freedom . Pre K - 2 3 - 5 6 - 8 9 - 12 13+ English/Language Arts Library Social Studies/History