“If we could change ourselves, the tendencies in the world would also change. As a man changes his own nature, so does the attitude of the world change towards him. We need not wait to see what others do.”Â
Mahatma Gandhi
"I am Gandhi" by Brad Meltzer is a biography written about Gandhi. This book tells how Gandhi came to be well known throughout the entire world. He grew up in India under British colonial administration. Gandhi studied to become a lawyer, but was never successful at it. In trying to be a lawyer his eyes were opened to the many injustices faced by people in India. He realized that they were being discriminated against because of his skin color. So he became a pacifist for equal rights. This is a great informational book for children. The refreshing illustrations and kid-friendly language will keep children more engaged in the story of Gandhi. Check it out and get some inspirations!
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