John R. Lynch – The Boy Who Stood to Change the Rules (ebook)

Meet a Real Hero: John R. Lynch

1000 Black Heroes: Stories for Kids Like Me is a vibrant series celebrating Black excellence through powerful, poetic storytelling.

In this book, you’ll meet John R. Lynch. He went from enslaved to elected.

John R. Lynch became one of the youngest U.S. Congressmen during Reconstruction—using his voice to rewrite the rules.

John’s story teaches the power of words, leadership, and standing for justice, even when the odds seem impossible.

🎨 What You’ll Get:

– A downloadable PDF (read on any device)

– A full-color, 18-page storybook

– Bonus reflection questions from “Dylan’s Corner”

💡 Perfect for creative kids, classroom inspiration, and conversations about identity and expression.