Coretta Scott King: Dare to Dream (Women of Our Time) - Softcover

Medearis, Angela Shelf

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0147513634 ISBN 13: 9780147513632

Publisher: Puffin, 2014

Synopsis

Coretta Scott King--author, activist, and civil rights leader

From her childhood encounters with discrimination to her activism as an adult, Coretta Scott King dreamed of finding a place where people were treated equally. This compelling biography tells the story of how she came to stand up against prejudice and violence during the African-American Civil Rights Movement.

"A readable account of the life of Coretta Scott King... this biography shows her to be a courageous woman who can stand on her own merit, and not just as the wife of one of the world's most well-known men."
--School Library Journal

About the Women of Our Time series:
International in scope, the Women of Our Time series of biographies cover a wide range of personalities in a variety fields. More than a history lesson, these books offer carefully documented life stories that will inform, inspire, and engage.

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Praise for Women of Our Time: Coretta Scott King

"A readable account of the life of Coretta Scott King... this biography shows her to be a courageous woman who can stand on her own merit, and not just as the wife of one of the world's most well-known men."
--School Library Journal

"A concise, engaging biography for young readers... A fine addition to easy-reading biography collections."
--Booklist

About the Author:

Angela Shelf Medearis is the author multiple books for children on African-American history. She has also written several cookbooks including The Kitchen Diva's Diabetic Cookbook: 150 Healthy, Delicious Recipes for Diabetics and Those Who Dine with Them. She lives in Austin, Texas.

About this edition

• Publisher: Puffin
• Publication date: 2014
• ISBN 10: 0147513634
• ISBN 13: 9780147513632
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 96
• Illustrator: Rich Anna