Because Lark and Termite was a haunting book of seriousness, I read one of the illustrated books I bought last year. Delivering Justice tells the tale of a mailman who, during his regulat postal route, also delivered fliers regarding various civil rights events that were occurring. ( )

This book recounts the true story of how Westley Wallace Law helped lead desegregation efforts in Savannah, Georgia. One thing I really like is the fairly unique format; the writing on each page has a title, giving it the feeling of fourteen “mini essays” being combined to tell one complete story. The illustrations highlight the tension and triumphs in the story beautifully, and Jim Haskins includes an “Afterword” to continue W.W. Law’s life-story. This would be a great book to introduce students to the American Civil Rights Movement. ( )

This is a really good, and important story about W.W. Law and his role in the fight for civil rights in the United States! But the cover, and the title, were misleading to me. In the story, Law's job as a mail carrier didn't seem to have much to do with the fight for civil rights, which is why I picked it up. Still, kids should read it, as it is an important part of this country's history. And as a letter carrier right now, I appreciated this quote from the Afterword, "...choosing to live on the small wages he earned from the United States Postal Service." I guess some things still haven't changed! ( )