# 2022 National Book Festival: Because of You, John Lewis with Andrea Davis Pinkney and Tybre Faw

Andrea Davis Pinkney and Tybre Faw discuss "Because of You, John Lewis," based on the true story of how 10-year-old history buff Faw befriended his idol, Congressman John Lewis. Enjoy a heartening story told in verse about activism, the friendship's impact and how leaders of the civil rights movement have left unfading marks on future generations. Moderated by Lee Ann Potter.

- Kind: Talk
- Year: 2022
- By: National Book Festival (u.s.)
- Archive: [Library of Congress](https://www.loc.gov/item/2024698266/)
- Licence or status: Rights statement at the Library of Congress (as the archive states it)
- Credit: Library of Congress
- Who can watch: Tweens profiles and older (the archive gives no rating; placed by Invisible Network from its collection and subjects)

[Watch now](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/watch/archive/loc/2024698266?play=1)