Troublemaker for Justice - The Story of Bayard Rustin

Troublemaker for Justice: The Story of Bayard Rustin, the Man Behind the March on Washington  This biography of Bayard Rustin for young readers (intended for 13 - 18 year-olds) depicts his life of nonviolent activism and resistance. "Bayard had an unshakable optimism, nerves of steel, and, most importantly, a faith that if the cause is just and people are organized, nothing can stand in our way."—President Barack Obama "Bayard Rustin was one of the great organizers and activists of the Civil Rights Movement. Without his skill and vision, the historic impact of the March on Washington might not have been possible. I am glad this biography will make young people aware of his life and his incredible contribution to American history."—Congressman John Lewis "Bayard Rustin did not spend his life trying to fit in. Instead, Bayard's fascinating life story is the saga of one man's struggle to make the world fit his vision of justice."—Congresswoman Eleanor Holmes Norton Bayard Rustin was a maj