My Daddy, Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.

By Martin Luther King III, A.G. Ford (Illustrator)

Discover the untold story of a son growing up with a civil rights icon.

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32 pages· 1,424 words· Est. 11 min read-aloud

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Experience the world through the eyes of Martin Luther King III as he shares his childhood with his legendary father, Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. This memoir unveils their unique bond amidst the backdrop of the civil rights movement. Witness the intimate moments and challenges faced by a family at the heart of history. From the warmth of family life to the gravity of public struggles, this story offers a fresh perspective on a pivotal era. What was it like to be a child in the shadow of a dream? Uncover the personal side of a public legacy.

From the publisher

What was it like growing up as a son of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.? This picture book memoir, My Daddy, Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. by Martin Luther King III, provides insight into one of history’s most fascinating families and into a special bond between father and son. “I have a dream that my four little children will one day live in a nation where they will not be judged by the color of their skin but by the content of their character.” Martin Luther King III was one of those four little children mentioned in Martin Luther King’s groundbreaking “I Have a Dream” speech. In this memoir, Martin Luther King Jr.’s son gives an intimate look at the man and the father behind the civil rights leader. Mr. King’s remembrances show both his warm, loving family and a momentous time in American history. AG Ford is the illustrator of several other books for children, including the New York Times bestselling Barack. He is the recipient of an NAACP Image Award.

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