M.L.K
Journey of a King
New York : Abrams Books for Young Readers, 2007.
Format: Book
Description: 128 pages : illustrations ; 26 cm
An inspiring biography of civil rights leader Martin Luther King, Jr. from Coretta Scott King Honor Award winner Tonya Bolden
Most people know Martin Luther King, Jr. as a Nobel Peace Prize winner, a renowned orator, and a central and revered figure in the history of the struggle for civil rights. Tonya Bolden traces how he became this public figure, discussing the events, people, and decisions that shaped his destiny.
Bolden collaborated with civil rights photographer Bob Adelman to include more than 80 images of M.L.K. preaching, leading marches, being arrested, and overcoming the violence and prejudice around him juxtaposed with images of his wife and family, of his fellow protestors, and of other leaders of the day. A wonderful tribute, M.L.K. provides readers the opportunity to see the world through King's eyes, introducing a fresh, moving perspective to a familiar historical figure.
Most people know Martin Luther King, Jr. as a Nobel Peace Prize winner, a renowned orator, and a central and revered figure in the history of the struggle for civil rights. Tonya Bolden traces how he became this public figure, discussing the events, people, and decisions that shaped his destiny.
Bolden collaborated with civil rights photographer Bob Adelman to include more than 80 images of M.L.K. preaching, leading marches, being arrested, and overcoming the violence and prejudice around him juxtaposed with images of his wife and family, of his fellow protestors, and of other leaders of the day. A wonderful tribute, M.L.K. provides readers the opportunity to see the world through King's eyes, introducing a fresh, moving perspective to a familiar historical figure.
Subjects:
King, Martin Luther, Jr., 1929-1968.
African Americans -- Biography.
Civil rights workers -- United States -- Biography.
Baptists -- United States -- Biography.
African Americans -- Civil rights -- History -- 20th century.
King, Martin Luther, Jr., 1929-1968.
African Americans -- Biography.
Civil rights workers -- United States -- Biography.
Baptists -- United States -- Biography.
African Americans -- Civil rights -- History -- 20th century.
Target Audience: 970L
ISBN:
0810954761
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Call Number | Location | Shelf Location | Status |
BIOGRAPHY King, Martin Luther | St. Andrews Indoors | Biography | In |
Includes bibliographical references (pages 119-120) and index.