
Written by Shelia P. Moses · Illustrated by Keith Mallett
A child witnesses a historic march, dreaming of a world united by equality.
Young Agnes embarks on a life-changing journey to the March on Washington. Perched on her father's shoulders, she witnesses a sea of diverse faces united for equality. Inspired by powerful speeches and soulful music, Agnes dreams of a world where Dr. King's words resonate globally. Will her dream of unity and justice come true?
An inspiring portrait of a monumental day in US history, seen through a child’s eyes Agnes can hardly contain her excitement! She’s headed to the March on Washington. Sitting on her father’s shoulders, she’s awed by the sea of people–people of every color, gathered together to be a part of the fight for equal rights for Black people. She soaks in the words of John Lewis and Josephine Baker and is mesmerized by Mahalia Jackson’s singing. Then Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. gives a speech about his dreams for his children–for all children. On the bus ride home, Agnes has her own dream: that the words of Dr. King would be heard and embraced by the whole world.
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