Martin Rising

Martin Rising

Author: Andrea Davis Pinkney

Publisher: Scholastic Inc.

Published: 2018-01-02

Total Pages: 136

ISBN-13: 0545702542

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“A powerful celebration of Martin Luther King Jr., set against the last few months of his life and written in verse” (School Library Journal). Martin Rising is a stunning, poetic presentation of the final months of Martin Luther King, Jr.’s life—told in a rich embroidery of visions, color, musical cadence, deep emotion, and multiple layers of meaning. Against a backdrop of the sanitation workers’ strike in Memphis, Tennessee, the book builds to its rousing crescendo as King delivers his “I’ve Been to the Mountaintop” speech—where his life’s commitment to peaceful activism and his dream of equality ascend to their highest peak. The Pinkneys’ powerful and spiritual look at King’s legacy celebrates the courage and moral conviction of a man who changed the course of history forever. And even in the face of searing tragedy, he continues to inspire, transform, and elevate all of us who share his dream. Praise for Martin Rising A Washington Post Best Book of the Year A Kirkus Reviews Best Book of the Year A New York Public Library Best Book of the Year A School Library Journal Best Book of the Year “Unique and remarkable.” —Publishers Weekly, starred review “Each poem trembles under the weight of the story it tells . . . Martin Rising packs an emotional wallop and, in perfect homage, soars when read aloud.” —Booklist, starred review


Martin's Big Words

Martin's Big Words

Author: Doreen Rappaport

Publisher: Perfection Learning

Published: 2007-12

Total Pages: 40

ISBN-13: 9781613833872

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This definitive picture book biography of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., is an unforgettable portrait of a man whose dream changed America--and the world--forever.


A Lesson for Martin Luther King Jr.

A Lesson for Martin Luther King Jr.

Author: Denise Lewis Patrick

Publisher: Simon and Schuster

Published: 2013-03-26

Total Pages: 32

ISBN-13: 1442426225

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Learn all about the childhood of America's most famous civil rights activist in this nonfiction Level 2 Ready-to-Read! Young Martin Luther King Jr. is having some problems with his best friend, Bobby. First, they are going to different schools this year. Next, Bobby's dad is not letting his son play with Martin. When Martin learns why, he is confused and hurt--but he learns a lesson that he will never forget.


Martin Luther King

Martin Luther King

Author: Ed Clayton

Publisher: Candlewick Press

Published: 2017-12-12

Total Pages: 129

ISBN-13: 0763676934

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Follow the inspiring life of Martin Luther King, Jr., in a moving, vital, and informative book by an author and an illustrator with close ties to Dr. King’s family. Martin Luther King devoted his life to helping people, first as a Baptist minister and scholar and later as the foremost leader in the African-American civil rights movement. An organizer of the Montgomery bus boycott and cofounder of the Southern Christian Leadership Conference, Dr. King won the Nobel Peace Prize in 1964 for combating racial inequality through nonviolent resistance. As a result of his actions, the United States Congress passed the historic Civil Rights Act of 1968. Originally published in 1964 , this book’s powerful story and important message remain as relevant today as they were more than fifty years ago. With a new foreword by the author’s wife, Xernona Clayton, the text has been reviewed and updated for a new generation and features striking new illustrations by illustrator Donald Bermudez.


I Am Martin Luther King, Jr.

I Am Martin Luther King, Jr.

Author: Brad Meltzer

Publisher: Rocky Pond Books

Published: 2016-01-05

Total Pages: 50

ISBN-13: 0525428526

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We can all be heroes. That's the inspiring message of this New York Times Bestselling picture book biography series from historian and author Brad Meltzer. Even as a child, Martin Luther King, Jr. was shocked by the terrible and unfair way African-American people were treated. When he grew up, he decided to do something about it--peacefully, with powerful words. He helped gather people together for nonviolent protests and marches, and he always spoke up about loving other human beings and doing what's right. He spoke about the dream of a kinder future, and bravely led the way toward racial equality in America. This lively, New York Times Bestselling biography series inspires kids to dream big, one great role model at a time. You'll want to collect each book.


Who Was Martin Luther King, Jr.?: A Who Was? Board Book

Who Was Martin Luther King, Jr.?: A Who Was? Board Book

Author: Lisbeth Kaiser

Publisher: Penguin

Published: 2020-12-08

Total Pages: 14

ISBN-13: 0593225430

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Introducing the latest addition to the Who HQ program: board book biographies of relevant and important figures, created specifically for the preschool audience! The #1 New York Times Bestselling Who Was? series expands into the board book space, bringing age-appropriate biographies of influential figures to readers ages 2-4. The chronology and themes of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.'s meaningful life are presented in a masterfully succinct text, with just a few sentences per page. The fresh, stylized illustrations are sure to captivate young readers and adults alike. With a read-aloud biographical summary in the back, this age-appropriate introduction honors and shares the life and work of one of the most influential civil rights activists of our time.


My Daddy, Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr

My Daddy, Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr

Author: Martin Luther King (III)

Publisher: Amistad

Published: 2018

Total Pages:

ISBN-13: 9781536430264

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A poignant account of the author's brief years shared with his civil rights leader father offers insight into their special bond, their separation during Dr. King's imprisonment and the author's 5-year-old witness to the famous "I Have a Dream" speech.


Martin Luther King Jr.: A Peaceful Leader

Martin Luther King Jr.: A Peaceful Leader

Author: Sarah Albee

Publisher: HarperCollins

Published: 2018-01-02

Total Pages: 35

ISBN-13: 006243277X

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The life of civil rights activist Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. is introduced in this early reader biography. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. believed it was possible to change the world with peaceful protest. His powerful words and actions helped the civil rights movement achieve many great changes. His incredible leadership is still remembered and celebrated today. Beginning readers will learn about the milestones in Martin Luther King Jr.’s life in this Level Two I Can Read biography, which combines a traditional, illustrated narrative with historical photographs at the back of book—complete with a timeline, illustrations, and interesting facts. Martin Luther King Jr.: A Peaceful Leader is a Level Two I Can Read, geared for kids who read on their own but still need a little help.


If You Lived at the Time of Martin Luther King

If You Lived at the Time of Martin Luther King

Author: Ellen Levine

Publisher: If You Lived...(Prebound)

Published: 1994

Total Pages: 0

ISBN-13: 9780833547781

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Takes the reader back to the civil rights movements of the 1950s and 1960s, tracing the efforts of Dr. King and other civil rights activists.