Hard Work, But It's Worth It: The Life of Jimmy Carter

by Bethany Hegedus (Author) Kyung Eun Han (Illustrator)

Hard Work, But It's Worth It: The Life of Jimmy Carter
Reading Level: 2nd − 3rd Grade

The first picture book about the inspiring life of humanitarian Jimmy Carter, the thirty-ninth president of the United States and a Nobel Prize winner--from Alabama Spitfire author Bethany Hegedus.

Even before Jimmy Carter became president, he knew the value of hard work. Living on his family's peanut farm, Jimmy saw how hard work yielded strong results.

At least it did for some people. But growing up in the segregated South, Jimmy also saw firsthand how white people and black people were not treated equally. None of it was right. None of it was fair.

So Jimmy created a list of Good Mental Habits to help him navigate life's challenges. The list guided his thoughts and actions and helped him fight for change, whether working with civil rights leaders to end racial discrimination in his home state of Georgia, helping to negotiate peace in the Middle East, or building homes for the poor through Habitat for Humanity.

From the statehouse to the White House and beyond, Jimmy has worked to make change for all people, devoting decades to public service and becoming one of the most respected humanitarians of our time. It's hard work, but it's worth it.

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$18.99

Kirkus

"An affectionate, admiring tribute to our 39th president."

Review quotes

“Uses stories from Carter's childhood to engage young readers while making significant points.... An informative introduction to Jimmy Carter.”—ALA Booklist
Bethany Hegedus

Bethany Hegedus is an award-winning author of picture books and middle-grade novels, including Grandfather Gandhi and Alabama Spitfire. A former educator, she teaches widely and enjoys mentoring young writers. Hegedus is owner and creative director of the Writing Barn, a writing workshop and retreat center. She lives with her family in Austin, Texas. You can find her online at www.bethanyhegedus.com.

Tonya Engel is a self-taught painter and children's book illustrator, including the pictures for Our Lady of Guadalupe and the jacket art for Hurricane Child. Her work is inspired by southern folk artists. Early in her career she explored abstract painting, but soon began to concentrate on figurative form mixed with emotion and expressionistic narrative. This art style was the perfect complement to Maya Angelou's lyrical storytelling. Engel lives in Houston, Texas. You can see more of her work at www.tonyaengel.com.

Classification
Non-fiction
ISBN-13
9780062643780
Lexile Measure
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Guided Reading Level
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Publisher
Balzer & Bray/Harperteen
Publication date
January 28, 2020
Series
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BISAC categories
JNF038100 - Juvenile Nonfiction | People & Places | United States
JNF007110 - Juvenile Nonfiction | Biography & Autobiography | Social Activists
JNF007130 - Juvenile Nonfiction | Biography & Autobiography | Presidents & First Families (U.S.)
Library of Congress categories
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