My Dream of Martin Luther King
$21.72
- Paperback
32 pages
- Release Date
7 December 1998
Summary
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…
Book Details
| ISBN-13: | 9780517885772 |
|---|---|
| ISBN-10: | 0517885778 |
| Author: | Faith Ringgold |
| Publisher: | Random House USA Inc |
| Imprint: | Random House USA Children's Books |
| Format: | Paperback |
| Number of Pages: | 32 |
| Release Date: | 7 December 1998 |
| Weight: | 187g |
| Dimensions: | 305mm x 236mm x 3mm |
| Series: | Dragonfly Bks. |
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Critics Review
“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
About The Author
Faith Ringgold
Faith Ringgold was born in Harlem in 1930. She received a degree in art education from the City College of New York and was an art teacher long before she became a professional artist. She is best known for her painted story quilts, some of which hang in the Solomon R. Guggenheim Museum in New York City. Tar Beach, Ringgold’s first book for children, won the Coretta Scott King Award for illustration and was named a Caldecott Honor Book. Her other picture books include Aunt Harriet’s Underground Railroad in the Sky, My Dream of Martin Luther King, Cassie’s Word Quilt, and We Came to America.
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