This VIP – Very Important People biography series is for middle grade.
Lewis Latimer was a son of escaped slaves. With limited education, he achieved great things thanks to being self-taught. He was ambitious and determined, constantly learning new things.
Lewis was born in 1848 in Chelsea, MA, across the Mystic River from Boston. His favorite subjects were reading, writing, music, and drawing. He found a job at law firm representing inventors where he was supposed to do some drawings. Eventually, he got hired as a draftsman. He was inspired by the world of patents and soon came up with an invention of his own. Later, with many others. He became an expert in patent drawings. Later, also learning about patent law and the process of filing for patents that led him to work for the US Electric Lighting Company and the Edison Electric Light Company.
This biography briefly covers major chronological achievements in his life, giving dimension by exploring his character.
It is written engagingly with simple language, appropriate for target age to be able to read on their own.
The black and white illustrations are presented in a fun way.
Published: 2021 by HarperCollins
TRENDING
INSPIRATION: Ambition. Determination. Constant growth by learning something new.
Traits:
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The limited education didn’t stop him from
pursuing his passion
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He was ambitious and determined, constantly
learning new things
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One of his passions was drawing, he used it to
get a job at patent office
· The world of patents inspired him, and he created his own inventions
"The greatest achievement in life is to have the ability to create the world around you, so that it matches the dreams in your head." - Mike Dillard
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