Lovely One Reviews

This Hardcover Edition of Ketanji Brown Jackson's Lovely One (Adapted for Young Adults) is autographed on a bookplate by Ketanji Brown Jackson. The New York Times bestselling memoir is now adapted for young adults! Ketanji Brown Jackson, the first Black woman to ever be appointed to the U.S. Supreme Court, chronicles her life story and her extraordinary path to becoming a jurist on America's highest court in this inspiring, intimate memoir. Growing up, Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson's parents taught her that she could achieve anything she wanted, and be whoever she wanted to be. In high school, she dreamt of being a Supreme Court judge. In 2022, her dream came true: she was sworn in as the first African American woman judge. Lovely One is Justice Jackson's journey to making her dreams a reality, the hurdles she faced, and the lessons she learned along the way. She recalls feeling different and lonely as one of the few Black kids at her high school. At Harvard University, she was homesick and grappled with imposter syndrome. She took on the difficulties of working in the legal field as a Black woman, and the challenges of balancing a career and relationships. But Justice Jackson persevered. She found like-minded people at her high school's speech club and Harvard's musical theatre group. With support from her family and strength from friends, she took on the world with optimism, determination, and hard work. Justice Jackson's story will resonate with dreamers everywhere, spreading hope and inspiration for generations to come. This young adult adaptation has a brand-new preface and epilogue and includes an exclusive prize-winning speech the justice delivered as a high school student. Get your Ketanji Brown Jackson autographed book today! Product Details Pages: 368 pages Publisher: Penguin Random House Release Date: January 20, 2026 ISBN-13: 9798217117772 Edition: Autographed Hardcover Bookplated Edition About The Author Ketanji Brown Jackson is an Associate Justice of the Supreme Court of the United States, confirmed in 2022. A former public defender and federal judge, she is recognized for her commitment to public service and clear, accessible legal reasoning. Her journey and achievements have been celebrated in books and audiobooks for a wide range of readers.