Martin Luther King, Jr.

By Maria Isabel Sanchez Vegara, Mai Ly Degnan (Illustrator)

Part of the Little People, BIG DREAMS series

A young boy vows to fight injustice with words.

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32 pages

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Bookroo's summary

Discover Martin Luther King Jr.'s journey from a young boy facing racial injustice to a powerful voice for change. Growing up in a family of preachers, Martin learns the power of words and promises to use them to fight for equality. This inspiring tale, part of the Little People, BIG DREAMS series, features engaging illustrations and a timeline of Martin's life, offering young readers a glimpse into the world of a civil rights hero. Will Martin's dream of justice and equality become a reality? Dive into his story and find out.

From the publisher

In this book from the critically acclaimed, multimillion-copy best-selling Little People, BIG DREAMS series, discover the life of Martin Luther King, Jr., the inspiring minister and civil rights activist.

Little Martin grew up in a family of preachers: his dad was a preacher, his uncle was a preacher, his grandfather was a preacher…so maybe he’d become a great preacher too. One day, a friend invited him to play at his house. Martin was shocked when his mother wouldn’t let him in because he was black. That day he realized there was something terribly unfair going on. Martin believed that no one should remain silent and accept something if it’s wrong. And he promised himself that—when he grew up—he’d fight injustice with the most powerful weapon of all: words. This moving book features stylish and quirky illustrations and extra facts at the back, including a biographical timeline with historical photos and a detailed profile of the inspiring activist’s life.

Little People, BIG DREAMS is a best-selling series of books and educational games that explore the lives of outstanding people, from designers and artists to scientists and activists. All of them achieved incredible things, yet each began life as a child with a dream.

This empowering series offers inspiring messages to children of all ages, in a range of formats. The board books are told in simple sentences, perfect for reading aloud to babies and toddlers. The hardcover versions present expanded stories for beginning readers. Boxed gift sets allow you to collect a selection of the books by theme. Paper dolls, learning cards, matching games, and other fun learning tools provide even more ways to make the lives of these role models accessible to children.

Inspire the next generation of outstanding people who will change the world with Little People, BIG DREAMS!

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