Coretta Scott King

Written by Kelly Starling Lyons and Chelsea Clinton · Illustrated by Alexandra Boiger and Gillian Flint

Part of the She Persisted series

Discover Coretta Scott King's journey from singer to civil rights leader, defying the odds to inspire change.

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80 pages

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Bookroo's summary

Coretta Scott King, often overshadowed by her famous husband, emerges as a formidable civil rights leader in her own right. This biography reveals her transformation from a talented singer to a passionate activist, championing equality for Black Americans and women. As readers delve into her story, they uncover the challenges she faced and the legacy she left behind. With engaging illustrations and practical ways to follow in her footsteps, this book invites young readers to explore how one woman's persistence can ignite change. What drove Coretta to rise against the odds, and how can her story inspire the next generation?

From the publisher

Inspired by the #1 New York Times bestseller She Persisted by Chelsea Clinton and Alexandra Boiger comes a chapter book series about women who spoke up and rose up against the odds–including Coretta Scott King! In this chapter book biography by award-winning author Kelly Starling Lyons, readers learn about the amazing life of Coretta Scott King–and how she persisted. Coretta Scott King is known for being the wife of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., but she was a civil rights activist and leader in her own right! She was a singer and an author too, and her work made a difference for Black Americans and for all women for decades to come. Complete with an introduction from Chelsea Clinton, black-and-white illustrations throughout, and a list of ways that readers can follow in Coretta Scott King’s footsteps and make a difference! And don’t miss out on the rest of the books in the She Persisted series, featuring so many more women who persisted!

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