Description
Description
Celebrate the life of the extraordinary civil and human rights activist Coretta Scott King with this picture book adaptation of her critically acclaimed adult memoir.
This is the autobiography of Coretta Scott King--wife of Martin Luther King, Jr.; founder of the Martin Luther King, Jr. Center for Nonviolent Social Change (the King Center); architect of the MLK, Jr. legacy; and global leader in movements for civil and human rights as well as peace. Learn about how a girl born in the segregated deep south became a global leader at the forefront of the peace movement and an unforgettable champion of social change. Resilience, bravery, and joy lie at the center of this timeless story about fighting for justice against all odds.
About the Author
About the Author
Coretta Scott King was one of the leaders of the American Civil Rights Movement and a lifelong champion of social change. She supported pro-democracy movements across the globe and traveled the world advocating for racial and economic justice, religious freedom, access to education, and many more pressing social concerns.
Ekua Holmes is an award winning mixed-media artist from Roxbury, Massachusetts. Ekua is well known as a community activist in New England and runs a public art program at Massachusetts College of Art and Design.
Critical Reviews
Critical Reviews
"The first-person retelling of events such as the March on Washington is compellingly personal. Holmes's vibrant illustrations (in acrylic with elements of collage incorporating print and photos) saturate the pages with color. The illustrations also take great care in communicating the very human emotions that King and her family experienced...Reynolds and Holmes bring this civil rights icon to life, reminding readers of a dream yet to be fully realized." -- Horn Book (starred review)
"...the illustrations, which deftly incorporate collaged photos and news clippings along with richly patterned drapes and other background details, give the author a formidable presence both in private moments and standing proudly before marching masses...Eloquent and stately." -- Kirkus (starred review) "Holmes' stunning illustrations steal the show. Her colorful mixed-media collages demand attention, whether conveying Coretta's dignity and grace while speaking in public or capturing the poignancy of Coretta comforting her infant daughter, Yoki, after a bomb exploded on the front porch of their home. . .This worthy addition to the Coretta Scott King canon will make an especially compelling read-aloud." --Booklist
Publishing Information
Publishing Information
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