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I Am Martin Luther King, Jr. by Brad Meltzer

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I Am Martin Luther King, Jr.

Brad Meltzer

Penguin Young Readers Group · Print & ebook · January 5, 2016

Reading lane: Social Activist Biographies for Kids

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Courage in Action

A friendly, illustrated introduction to Martin Luther King, Jr.’s life and the power of peaceful words.

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  • A child’s perspective on the roots of King’s commitment to fairness
  • Photos, comic-style illustrations, and a timeline alongside the biography

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  • Accessible history with childhood moments and conversation-starting facts
  • A focus on nonviolent protest, loving others, and imagining a kinder future

Book Details

Authors
Brad Meltzer
Publisher
Penguin Young Readers Group
Published
January 5, 2016
Format
Print & ebook
Theme
Social Activist Biographies for Kids · Political Biographies for Kids
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Social Activist Biographies for Kids

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Publisher Categories

  • Social Activist Biographies for Kids

  • African American Life (U.S.)

  • 20th Century U.S.

About This Book

The eighth biography in this New York Times bestselling 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 doin...

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The eighth biography in this New York Times bestselling 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. 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. Included in each book are: • 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 embodies: Martin Luther King, Jr.'s dreams of a better future propelled him into action. You’ll want to collect each book in this dynamic, informative series!

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