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Author: Frances E. Ruffin
Publisher:
Published: 2013-09-20
Total Pages: 48
ISBN-13: 9781484401033
DOWNLOAD EBOOKCaptures the spirit of a landmark day in American history: August 28, 1963, the day Martin Luther King, Jr., made his "I Have a Dream" speech in Washington, D.C.
Author: Vaunda Micheaux Nelson
Publisher: Random House Books for Young Readers
Published: 2017-12-26
Total Pages: 27
ISBN-13: 1101936711
DOWNLOAD EBOOKIntroduce children to Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., the civil rights movement, and the historic march on Washington with this inspiring biography! Young readers can now learn about one of the greatest civil rights leaders of all time, Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., in this Level 3 Step into Reading Biography Reader. Set against Dr. King’s historic march on Washington in the summer of 1963, a moving story and powerful illustrations combine to illuminate not only one of America’s most celebrated leaders, but also one of America’s most celebrated moments. Step 3 Readers feature engaging characters in easy-to-follow plots about popular topics. Perfect for children who are ready to read on their own.
Author: Gary Younge
Publisher: Haymarket Books
Published: 2013-08-12
Total Pages: 200
ISBN-13: 1608463567
DOWNLOAD EBOOKIn this “slim but powerful book,” the award-winning journalist shares the dramatic story surrounding MLK’s most famous speech and its importance today (Boston Globe). On August 28, 1963, Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. led the historic March on Washington for Jobs and Freedom, where he delivered the most iconic speech of the civil rights movement. In The Speech, Gary Younge explains why King’s “I Have a Dream” speech maintains its powerful social relevance by sharing the dramatic story surrounding it. Today, that speech endures as a guiding light in the ongoing struggle for racial equality. Younge roots his work in personal interviews with Clarence Jones, a close friend of Martin Luther King Jr. and his draft speechwriter; with Joan Baez, a singer at the march; and with Angela Davis and other leading civil rights leaders. Younge skillfully captures the spirit of that historic day in Washington and offers a new generation of readers a critical modern analysis of why “I Have a Dream” remains America’s favorite speech. “Younge’s meditative retrospection on [the speech’s] significance reminds us of all the micro-moments of transformation behind the scenes—the thought and preparation, vision and revision—whose currency fed that magnificent lightning bolt in history.” —Patricia J. Williams, legal scholar and theorist
Author: Leonard Freed
Publisher: Getty Publications
Published: 2013
Total Pages: 124
ISBN-13: 1606061216
DOWNLOAD EBOOKOffers a collection of emotionally charged photographs that document a poignant day in American history. This title offers a photo-essay documenting the March on Washington for Jobs and Freedom of August 28, 1963, the historic day on which Dr Martin Luther King Jr delivered his I Have a Dream speech at the base of the Lincoln Memorial.
Author: Clayborne Carson
Publisher: St. Martin's Press
Published: 2013-01-08
Total Pages: 314
ISBN-13: 1137087137
DOWNLOAD EBOOKOn August 28, 1963 hundreds of thousands of demonstrators flocked to the nation's capital for the March on Washington for Jobs and Freedom, where Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. delivered his famous "I Have a Dream" speech. It was Clayborne Carson's first demonstration. A nineteen year old black student from a working-class family in New Mexico, Carson hitched a ride to Washington. Unsure how he would return home, he was nonetheless certain that he wanted to connect with the youthful protesters and community organizers who spearheaded the freedom struggle. Decades later, Coretta Scott King selected Dr. Carson—then a history professor at Stanford University-- to edit the papers of her late husband. In this candid and engrossing memoir, he traces his evolution from political activist to activist scholar. He vividly recalls his involvement in the movement's heyday and in the subsequent turbulent period when King's visionary Dream became real for some and remained unfulfilled for others. He recounts his conversations with key African Americans of the past half century, including Black Power firebrand Stokely Carmichael and dedicated organizers such as Ella Baker and Bob Moses. His description of his long-term relationship with Coretta Scott King sheds new light on her crucial role in preserving and protecting her late husband's legacy. Written from the unique perspective of a renowned scholar, this highly readable account gives readers valuable new insights about the global significance of King's inspiring ideas and his still unfolding legacy
Author: Shane W. Evans
Publisher: Roaring Brook Press
Published: 2012-01-03
Total Pages: 36
ISBN-13: 146681067X
DOWNLOAD EBOOKOn August 28, 1963, a remarkable event took place--more than 250,000 people gathered in our nation's capital to participate in the March on Washington for Jobs and Freedom. The march began at the Washington Monument and ended with a rally at the Lincoln Memorial, where Martin Luther King Jr. delivered his historic "I Have a Dream" speech, advocating racial harmony. Many words have been written about that day, but few so delicate and powerful as those presented here by award-winning author and illustrator Shane W. Evans. When combined with his simple yet compelling illustrations, the thrill of the day is brought to life for even the youngest reader to experience. We March is one of Kirkus Reviews' Best Children's Books of 2012
Author: Gary Jeffrey
Publisher: The Rosen Publishing Group
Published: 2013
Total Pages: 26
ISBN-13: 1433974916
DOWNLOAD EBOOKThis book describes the 1963 march on the capital to demand the civil rights bill be strengthened and passed by Congress and Martin Luther King, Jr.'s speech "I Have a Dream."
Author: Clarence B. Jones
Publisher: Macmillan + ORM
Published: 2012-03-13
Total Pages: 226
ISBN-13: 0230112382
DOWNLOAD EBOOK"I have a dream." When those words were spoken on the steps of the Lincoln Memorial on August 28, 1963, the crowd stood, electrified, as Martin Luther King, Jr. brought the plight of African Americans to the public consciousness and firmly established himself as one of the greatest orators of all time. Behind the Dream is a thrilling, behind-the-scenes account of the weeks leading up to the great event, as told by Clarence Jones, co-writer of the speech and close confidant to King. Jones was there, on the road, collaborating with the great minds of the time, and hammering out the ideas and the speech that would shape the civil rights movement and inspire Americans for years to come.
Author: Frances E. Ruffin
Publisher: Scholastic Childrens
Published: 2001
Total Pages: 52
ISBN-13: 9780439636018
DOWNLOAD EBOOKThe March for Civil Rights in Washington, D.C., on August 28, 1963, was attended by more than 250,000 people, who witnessed their leader, Martin Luther King Jr. deliver his legendary "I Have A Dream" speech. With full-color photos and a simple text, the spirit of that landmark day is vividly captured for young readers.
Author: William P. Jones
Publisher: W. W. Norton & Company
Published: 2013-07-29
Total Pages: 329
ISBN-13: 0393082857
DOWNLOAD EBOOKA history professor describes the impact and history of the opening speech made during the March on Washington by the trade unionist Philip Randolph, whose vision and fight for equal economic and social citizenship began in 1941.
