Dream March: Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., and the March on Washington
Dream March: Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., and the March on Washington

Dream March: Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., and the March on Washington

Written by Vaunda Micheaux Nelson & illustrated by Sally Wern Comport
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Dec 26, 2017
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Introduce children to Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., the civil rights movement, and the historic march on Washington with this inspiring biography! Young readers can now learn about one of the greatest civil rights leaders of all time, Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., in this Level 3 Step into Reading Biography Reader. Set against Dr. King’s historic march on Washington in the summer of 1963, a moving story and powerful illustrations combine to illuminate not only one of America’s most celebrated leaders, but also one of America’s most celebrated moments. Step 3 Readers feature engaging characters in easy-to-follow plots about popular topics. Perfect for children who are ready to read on their own.

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      Vaunda Micheaux Nelson

      Vaunda Micheaux Nelson is the author of The Book Itch, as well as three Coretta Scott King Award-winning books: No Crystal Stair, Bad News for Outlaws, and Almost to Freedom. She is a former youth services librarian in New Mexico. Visit her online vaundanelson.com.

      Illustrator
      Sally Wern Comport

      Sally Wern Comport has illustrated numerous picture books and novels, including Love Will See You Through: Martin Luther King Jr.’s Six Guiding Beliefs; Brave Margaret: An Irish Adventure; Hanging Off Jefferson’s Nose: Growing Up on Mt. Rushmore; and the Spy Mice series. She has also translated her picture making skills to various large-scale public, private, and institutional artworks. Sally lives with her husband and two daughters in Annapolis, Maryland, where she operates Art at Large Inc. Learn more at ArtAtLargeInc.com.

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    Book Details

    ISBN
    9781101936702
    Publication Date
    December 26, 2017
    Publisher
    Random House Books for Young Readers
    Page Count
    48
    Audience
    Early Reader
    Reading Age
    5 - 8 years

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