Supreme Court books encompass a diverse collection of works that explore the Supreme Court of the United States and include writings by its justices. Readers will find books that delve into the history, landmark cases, and pivotal decisions of the Supreme Court, providing insight into its profound impact on American law and society. Additionally, this tag features books authored by Supreme Court justices, offering unique perspectives on legal philosophy, personal experiences, and the judicial process. Topics covered may include constitutional law, civil rights, judicial decision-making, and the Court’s evolving role. Through a blend of scholarly research, historical narratives, and personal reflections, these works offer a comprehensive understanding of the Supreme Court and the influential figures serving on its bench. Discover our collection of books about the Supreme Court and by its Justices.

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Just Help! by Sonia Sotomayor

Just Help! How to Build a Better World by Sonia Sotomayor shows young readers how to help those around them. In a story inspired by her own family’s desire to help others, Supreme Court Justice Sonia Sotomayor takes readers on a journey through a neighborhood where everyone helps one another to build a better world for their community.

The Beloved World of Sonia Sotomayor by Sonia Sotomayor

The Beloved World of Sonia Sotomayor by Sonia Sotomayor looks back into the life of U.S. Supreme Court Justice Sonia Sotomayor, adapted for young readers. Learn about Justice Sotomayor’s rise and her amazing work, as well as about the Supreme Court, in this fascinating memoir that shows that no matter the obstacles, dreams can come true.

Just Ask! by Sonia Maria Sotomayor

Just Ask! is the result of a wonderful collaboration between Supreme Court Justice Sonia Sotomayor and award-winning artist Rafael Lopez creating a kind and caring book about the differences that make each of us unique. A #1 New York Times bestseller! Winner of the Schneider Family Book Award! Feeling different, especially as a kid, can be tough. But in the same way that different types of plants and flowers make a garden more beautiful and enjoyable, different types of people make our world more vibrant and wonderful.

The Making of a Justice by John Paul Stevens

The Making of a Justice | Reflections on My First 94 Years by John Paul Stevens explores the author’s impactful life as a Justice of the United States Supreme Court. In his memoir, the Justice recounts his extraordinary life, offering an intimate and illuminating account of his service on the nation’s highest court.

My Beloved World by Sonia Sotomayor

Sonia Maria Sotomayor is an Associate Justice of the Supreme Court of the United States. She was nominated by President Barack Obama on May 26, 2009, and has served since August 8, 2009. She is the third woman to hold the position. Sotomayor is the First Woman of Color, First Hispanic, and First Latina member of the Court. We have been her agent for 3 books. My Beloved World is the story of a precarious childhood, with an alcoholic father (who would die when she was nine) and a devoted but overburdened mother, and of the refuge, a little girl took from the turmoil at home with her passionately spirited paternal grandmother.

Five Chiefs by John Paul Stevens

When he resigned in June 2010, Justice Stevens was the third longest-serving Justice in American history (1975-2010) — only Justice William O. Douglas, whom Stevens succeeded, and Stephen Field have served on the Court for a longer time. In Five Chiefs, Justice Stevens captures the inner workings of the Supreme Court via his personal experiences with the five Chief Justices — Fred Vinson, Earl Warren, Warren Burger, William Rehnquist, and John Roberts — that he interacted with.