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Dec 07, 1998 | ISBN 9780517885772 | 6-9 years Buy
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Dec 07, 1998 | ISBN 9780517885772 | 6-9 years
Learn about the life of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. with this inspiring children’s book, perfect for reading together as a family. From acclaimed artist Faith Ringgold, the Coretta Scott King and Caldecot Honor winning creator of Tar Beach.Faith Ringgold brings her own voice and artistic vision to the life of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., and the history of the civil rights movement. Illustrated with the dramatic folk-modern paintings for which Faith Ringgold is renowned, this inspiring story begins with her dream of Dr. Martin Luther King and ends with the promise of peace and hope.This beautifully illustrated and heartfelt story is followed by a list of important dates in Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s life and the civil rights movement. Includes two pages of activities to help kids explore and reflect on what they’ve learned!
Faith Ringgold is best known for her painted story quilts—art that combines painting, quilted fabric, and storytelling. Her first book, Tar Beach, was a Caldecott Honor Book and winner of the Coretta Scott King Award for Illustration, among numerous other honors. She… More about Faith Ringgold
“A personal, heartfelt interpretation of King’s Legacy….Innovative and stirring.” —Publishers Weekly, starred review“Ringgold’s pictures are strong and powerful--there is an intensity to this that will affect readers.” —Booklist “Eloquent and expressive….This is [Faith Ringgold’s] most accesible work since Tar Beach.” —Kirkus Reviews
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