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Martin's Big Words: The Life of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. (Caldecott Honor Book)
Martin Luther King, Jr., was one of the most influential and gifted speakers of all time. Growing up in the segregated South, he was inspired by his mother's belief in equality and his father's sermons. He found his calling as a minister too, preaching words of love over hate--words that propelled him to the forefront of the civil rights movement, and whose legacy is still felt today.
Doreen Rappaport uses quotes from some of Dr. King's most beloved speeches to tell the story of his life and his work in an accessible way, while Bryan Collier's stunning collage art combines remarkable watercolor paintings with vibrant patterns and textures. A timeline and other backmatter round out this addition to the acclaimed Big Words series of biographies.
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Ellen Takes Flight: The Life of Astronaut Ellen Ochoa
Ruth Objects: The Life of Ruth Bader Ginsburg
Helen's Big World: The Life of Helen Keller
Abe's Honest Words: The Life of Abraham Lincoln
Frederick's Journey: The Life of Frederick Douglas
Book Details
- Publisher: Jump at the Sun
- Publish Date: Dec 18th, 2007
- Pages: 40
- Language: English
- Edition: undefined - undefined
- Dimensions: 10.70in - 9.80in - 0.20in - 0.55lb
- EAN: 9781423106357
- Recommended age: 06-10
- Categories: • Biography & Autobiography - Social Activists• Biography & Autobiography - Religious (See Also Religious -• Biography & Autobiography - Cultural & Regional
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About the Author
Bryan Collier's first book, Uptown, published in 2000, received a Coretta Scott King (CSK) Illustrator Award, as well as an Ezra Jack Keats Award. The same year, Freedom River, which he illustrated, received a CSK Illustrator Honor Award. He is the illustrator of Martin's Big Words, for which he received his first Caldecott Honor Award and a CSK Honor Award. He received his second Caldecott Honor Award in 2006, as well as another CSK Award for Rosa, written by Nikki Giovanni. He is also a New York Times bestseller with Barack Obama, written by Nikki Grimes, which reached the #1 spot in picture books during its 20 weeks on the list and received a 2009 NAACP Image Award for Best Children's Book, and has illustrated many other acclaimed, award-winning titles.
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Words for Martin: Come hear the story of Martin's Big Words: The Life of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. by Doreen Rappaport. Parklands-Turner Library Wednesday, Jan. 18 4:00pm - 5:00pm https://t.co/P1t3hZ4US5
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Words for Martin: Come hear the story of Martin's Big Words: The Life of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. by Doreen Rappaport. Parklands-Turner Library Wednesday, Jan. 18 4:00pm - 5:00pm https://t.co/P1t3hZ4US5
We showcase Black art, history & culture in the #PNW. Our historic building is nestled in the heart of Seattle's Central District.
Interactive StoryTime is back as we read “Martin’s Big Words: The Life of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.”, written by Doreen Rappaport. Join us on January 8th at 1PM PST on NAAM’s Youtube Channel. Thank you to our sponsor @PNCbank and City of Seattle ECI. https://t.co/V87GzQRiM3