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©2026
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328 pages, 8 unnumbered pages of plates : illustrations, photographs ; 22 cm
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I: What's in a name? -- II: Family history -- III: Growing up -- IV: Up for debate -- V: Persevere -- VI: In on the act -- VII: The flag -- VIII: A real education -- IX: The law -- X: The real world -- XI: Vagabond years -- XII: Decisions -- XIII: Motherhood -- XIV: Nomination -- XV: Confirmation -- XVI: Delta -- XVII: On the bench -- Appendix: Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson's eight keys for a successful life -- Appendix: Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson's ten superheroines -- Afterword -- Endnotes -- Acknowledgments
"Before becoming the first Black woman on the Supreme Court, Ketanji Brown Jackson was a bright and happy kid with big dreams and determination. Guided by her parents, whose own stories influenced her, and who helped her navigate the obstacles she might face as a Black child, Ketanji's spirit, drive, and belief in herself blossomed. She was popular in school and excelled in academics, debate, and theater, but it wasn't always smooth sailing. Over the decades, she'd run up against a backdrop of people and Supreme Court rulings that sometimes opened doors for her... and sometimes shut them. By remaining true to herself and fighting for what's right, Ketanji became an inspiration to children everywhere, accomplishing her lifelong goals and ascending to the nation's highest court, where she now helps decide the direction of our country. From New York Times bestselling author Garen Thomas and Washington Post reporter Lori Rozsa comes this empowering biography that proves that with perseverance, dreams can come true!" --