{"product_id":"valiant-vel-vel-phillips-and-the-fight-for-fairness-and-equality-paperback","title":"Valiant Vel: Vel Phillips and the Fight for Fairness and Equality - Paperback","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/reportcopyrightinfringement.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eReport copyright infringement\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eJerrianne Hayslett\u003c\/b\u003e (Author), \u003cb\u003eAaron Boyd\u003c\/b\u003e (Illustrator)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eA New York Public Library Best Book of 2025 \u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e An illustrated biography of groundbreaking civil rights activist Vel Phillips for young readers  \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e Fair housing advocate, civil rights champion, and civic leader Vel Phillips spent her life breaking barriers and fighting for justice for all people. As the first Black woman on the Milwaukee Common Council, Wisconsin's first Black judge, and the first Black woman to win statewide office when she was elected secretary of state of Wisconsin, Phillips left a lasting legacy that has inspired generations to continue the fight for justice and equality. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e Valiant Vel depicts Phillips's captivating story for young readers in middle and high school--from her childhood experiences facing racial discrimination, to achieving her dream of becoming a lawyer, to her long career in politics and civil rights. In the 1960s, Phillips spearheaded a campaign to advocate for fair housing in Milwaukee, joining forces with the NAACP Youth Council and marching alongside other activists in the face of violent opposition. In 1968, Phillips's persistence paid off when the Milwaukee Common Council passed a fair housing ordinance. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e Beautifully illustrated with historic photographs and original artwork by Milwaukee artist Aaron Boyd, \u003ci\u003eValiant Vel \u003c\/i\u003emakes an excellent addition to young readers' bookshelves at school and at home. With an afterword by Phillips's son, Michael, a glossary of terms, and sources for further research, this book provides a thorough look at an inspirational activist who dedicated her life to making the world a better place.\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eJerrianne Hayslett\u003c\/b\u003e is an award-winning journalist, a writer, and a trial-court information officer. She left her native state of Virginia at age nineteen and lived overseas and in several states before settling in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. \u003ci\u003eValiant Vel\u003c\/i\u003e is her first book for young readers. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003eAaron Boyd\u003c\/b\u003e knew by age six that he wanted to illustrate children's books. He has illustrated dozens of books, including \u003ci\u003eThe Story of Civil Rights Hero John Lewis\u003c\/i\u003e and the Wisconsin Historical Society Press title \u003ci\u003eBrownie the War Dog\u003c\/i\u003e. Aaron lives with his family in Milwaukee.\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 144\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.4 x 9 x 7.9 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e February 18, 2025\u003c\/div\u003e\n            ","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47418545143986,"sku":"9781976600432","price":20.2,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0770\/3891\/1666\/files\/M2xTvin0uD9781976600432.webp?v=1782759464","url":"https:\/\/box.dadyminds.org\/products\/valiant-vel-vel-phillips-and-the-fight-for-fairness-and-equality-paperback","provider":"DADYMINDS BOX","version":"1.0","type":"link"}