I am Martin Luther King, Jr.

I am Martin Luther King, Jr.

By Brad Meltzer

Pages

32

Rating

4.50

Year

2016

HistoryBiographyBiography MemoirAfrican AmericanPicture BooksNonfiction

Description

The eighth biography in this series features one of America's greatest civil rights heroes, Martin Luther King, Jr.

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.

Included in each book:

• A timeline of key events in the hero’s history

• Photos that bring the story more fully to life

• Comic-book-style illustrations that are irresistibly adorable

• Childhood moments that influenced the hero

• Facts that make great conversation-starters

• A virtue this person exemplified: how Martin Luther King, Jr.'s dreams of a better future propelled him into action.

This friendly, fun biography series inspired the PBS Kids TV show Xavier Riddle and the Secret Museum. One great role model at a time, these books encourage kids to dream big. You’ll want to collect each book in this dynamic, informative series!

Endorsements

New York Times bestselling series.

I am Martin Luther King, Jr. by Brad Meltzer - Bookist