Story of Martin Luther King, Jr. - Hardcover

Johnny Ray Moore

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0824941446 ISBN 13: 9780824941444

Publisher: Ideals Publications, 2001

Synopsis

An easy-to-read biography of Martin Luther King, Jr. and his impact on society.

About this title

Synopsis:

This title is suitable for toddlers and ages upwards. Even toddlers will immediately relate to King since the story begins with the child Martin, how he liked school, how he always did more than we required, and how his school playground was run down. The story also show how Martin and his parents could not eat anywhere they chose, how his school was not as nice as the white school, and how he had to drink from a separate water fountain. The child will see King giving his I have a dream speech in Washington, and learn that, now, because of King's dream, we all have the chance to eat where we choose, drink out of any water fountain, and go to any school.

About the Author:

Johnny Ray Moore is a poet and children's author. His other books include Meet Martin Luther King Jr. and But Still, We Dream (a novel in verse). Johnny is a graduate of the Institute of Children's Literature and a member of the Society of Children's Book Writers and Illustrators. He lives in Raleigh, North Carolina, with his wife and three daughters.

About this edition

• Publisher: Ideals Publications
• Publication date: 2001
• ISBN 10: 0824941446
• ISBN 13: 9780824941444
• Binding: Board book
• Number of pages: 26