(2) K-3 Illustrated by Ekua Holmes. This large book, with its lush, vivid mixed-media illustrations, makes an artistic statement as bold as groundbreaking African American congresswoman Jordan's own giant voice. Smart page-turns--often prompted by repeating the titular question--lead readers to think about, rather than simply learn about, Jordan's life. Barton’s overriding theme is that her big ideas--of justice, equality, and freedom--inspire others and will resonate for years to come. Reading list, timeline.

Reviewer: Betty Carter | Horn Book Magazine Issue: November, 2018

(4) YA In 1972 Barbara Jordan was elected to the U.S. House of Representatives from Texas, the first black woman from the South to gain that office. This admiring biography, though pedestrian when describing her childhood and the background of segregation, picks up when delving into her later political life. The dreary book design is enlivened by black-and-white photos. Bib., ind.

Reviewer: Anita L. Burkam

(3) 4-6 Book Report Biography series. Beginning with a turning point in its subject's life, each book looks back to cover childhood and early training, then moves forward to unfolding careers. Achievements, awards, and public persona are ably outlined. In Sitting Bull, however, the individual is secondary to a retelling of the displacement of Native groups and the resulting battles. Black-and-white photos illustrate each book. Sitting Bull and Spike Lee contain glossaries. Bib., ind.

Reviewer: Gail Hedges