My Dream of Martin Luther King

Ringgold, Faith

ISBN 10: 0517599775 ISBN 13: 9780517599778

Publisher: Crown Pub, 1995

Synopsis

A beautifully illustrated personal vision of the meaning of the life of Martin Luther King includes scenes from King's life, linking them with a dream of the author in which the world rejects racism and celebrates King's legacy of peace.

About this title

Review:

"Does the dream of Martin Luther King live on? Yes, says the narrator of this resonant picture book, which uses the peculiar logic of dreams to take the reader beyond straight biography into a more personal, heartfelt interpretation of King's legacy."--Publishers Weekly, starred review

"Ringgold's pictures are strong and powerful--there is an intensity to this that will affect readers."--Booklist (boxed review)

"Ringgold gives her scenes a simple, direct, childlike look--This is her most accessible work since Tar Beach."--Kirkus Reviews (pointer review)

About the Author:

Faith Ringgold was born in Harlem, but now divides her time between New Jersey and La Jolla, California.  She is a professor of fine art at the University of California at San Diego, where she teaches for half of the year.
An artist of international renown, Faith is best known for her story quilts -- works that combine painting, quilted fabric, and storytelling.
Faiths first book for children, Tar Beach, was a Caldecott Honor Book, a winner of the Coretta Scott King Award for illustration, a Reading Rainbow featured selection, a New York Times Best Illustrated Book, and the recipient of numerous other honors, including a Parents Choice Gold Award.
Faith is married to Burdette Ringgold and has two daughters, Michele and Barbara, and three granddaughters, Faith, Teddy and Martha.

About this edition

• Publisher: Crown Pub
• Publication date: 1995
• ISBN 10: 0517599775
• ISBN 13: 9780517599778
• Binding: Library Binding