My Dream of Martin Luther King
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Learn about the life of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. with this inspiring children’s book, perfect for reading together as a family. From acclaimed artist Faith Ringgold, the Coretta Scott King and Caldecot Honor winning creator of Tar Beach.Faith Ringgold brings her own voice and artistic vision to the life of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., and the history of the civil rights movement. Illustrated with the dramatic folk-modern paintings for which Faith Ringgold is renowned, this inspiring story begins with her dream of Dr. Martin Luther King and ends with the promise of peace and hope. This beautifully illustrated and heartfelt story is followed by a list of important dates in Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s life and the civil rights movement. Includes two pages of activities to help kids explore and reflect on what they’ve learned!
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Faith Ringgold was born in Harlem, but now divides her time between New Jersey and La Jolla, California. She is a professor of fine art at the University of California at San Diego, where she teaches for half of the year.
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Book Details
- ISBN
- 9780517885772
- Publication Date
- December 7, 1998
- Publisher
- Dragonfly Books
- Page Count
- 32
- Words Per Page
- 40
- Reading Age
- 6 - 9 years
- Lib. of Congress (LCCN)
- 95004685
- WorldCat Number (OCLC)
- 40663037
- Est. Lexile® Level
- ~769L
- Est. Fountas & Pinnell Level
- ~R
- ATOS® Book Level
- 4.9
- Accelerated Reader® Points
- 0.5
- Accelerated Reader Quiz
- 49257
- Accelerated Reader Interest Level
- LG
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