Coretta

By Coretta Scott King, Ekua Holmes (Illustrator)

A girl's journey from segregation to global peace leader.

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40 pages· 2,098 words· Est. 17 min read-aloud

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Bookroo's summary

Discover Coretta Scott King's inspiring journey from a segregated South to becoming a global icon for peace and justice. As the wife of Martin Luther King Jr., she founded the King Center and championed civil rights. This story reveals her resilience and bravery in the face of adversity, highlighting her pivotal role in shaping a legacy of nonviolent change. How did she transform personal challenges into a powerful movement for equality? Uncover the heart of a woman who stood at the forefront of social change, driven by an unwavering commitment to justice and peace.

From the publisher

Celebrate the life of the extraordinary civil and human rights activist Coretta Scott King with this picture book adaptation of her critically acclaimed adult memoir. This is the autobiography of Coretta Scott King–wife of Martin Luther King, Jr.; founder of the Martin Luther King, Jr. Center for Nonviolent Social Change (the King Center); architect of the MLK, Jr. legacy; and global leader in movements for civil and human rights as well as peace. Learn about how a girl born in the segregated deep south became a global leader at the forefront of the peace movement and an unforgettable champion of social change. Resilience, bravery, and joy lie at the center of this timeless story about fighting for justice against all odds.