Reading this book several times will help young children pick up the details in the story and facilitate with discussion questions later. To learn more about repeated readings, check out my article here. This book would be beneficial to children by reading it more than one time. There are many language concepts that can be targeted when reading this book. If we all stand up for what is right, the world will be a better place. Children can also learn to find strength in their voice and that one person can make big changes. Reading books such as I am Abraham Lincoln can keep Abraham Lincoln’s memory alive and educate our children to the important changes that led to freedom and justice in our country. The book also describes how he helped pass a law to free the slaves and that the government would be dedicated to freedom and justice.

Throughout the book, the author provides a brief description of his journey to presidency including his most important words spoken at Gettysburg “All men are created equal”. This experience haunted Abe and he vowed to make things right when he was in the appropriate position. During one part of the book, Abe sees slaves chained together in a boat on the Ohio River. Abe believed in justice as a young child defending others from harm in various situations. This determination and drive to educate himself helped him become an avid reader. This did not stop him though! He taught himself to read and used chalk to practice writing on trees in the cornfield where he worked. As a child, Abe had a limited formal education (only 1 year) because at the time, the state of Indiana was so new that schools weren’t even built yet. I am Abraham Lincoln takes the reader through Abe’s life including facts from his childhood and how he developed the experience and character to be one of the most influential presidents of the United States. I am Abraham Lincoln is another unforgettable and powerful book in this series. When you do…I’ll never be forgotten” ( I am Abraham Lincoln by Brad Meltzer 2014) And when you see injustice, speak louder than you’ve spoken before.

When you find something you belive in, use your voice. “No matter where you are from, or how little you have, one thing that can never be taken away from is your voice.

I love this series and have reviewed several other titles including I am Lucille Ball and I am Helen Keller. I am thrilled to participate in the month-long blog tour by Penguin Random House in February featuring the New York Times bestselling series Ordinary People Change the World seriesby Brad Meltzer.

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