All About Dr. Martin Luther King - Softcover

Outcalt, Todd

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1681570912 ISBN 13: 9781681570914

Publisher: Blue River Press, 2016

Synopsis

Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. was an influential Civil Rights leader and American history remembers him as always fighting for freedom and equality. At the March on Washington, his speech I Have a Dream encouraged those attending to keep protesting against racism and segregation. Martin Luther King Jr. changed the course of history and the lives of millions of Americans, his influence is still felt today and he is forever regarded as an American hero.

After completing his doctorate, Martin Luther began leading marches and giving his powerful and influential speeches. Through struggles and oppositions, he helped turn his dream of equality into a law against segregation. From Selma and Montgomery, Alabama and Atlanta, Georgia in the South to Chicago, Illinois in the North, Martin worked help people everywhere he went. Sometimes he was arrested, but it was all worth it to bring about permanent positive change.

The All About . . . series is designed to interest middle-grade readers ages nine to fourteen in the world around them with information and biographies on inspirational figures and awe-inspiring places. After all, how do you discuss the Civil Rights Movement without also talking about Dr. King? Complete with two timelines, a glossary, quotes, an index and expertly crafted illustrations, All About Martin Luther King, Jr. is perfect for any student's library. A professionally-developed teacher s guide is available at blueriverpressbooks.com/all-about-teachers-guides/.

About this title

About the Author:

Todd Outcalt is a pastor, writer, husband and father. He has written for adults, children, cancer patients, and persons with disabilities. He lives in Brownsburg, Indiana with his wife and enjoys reading, kayaking, and hiking.

Amber Calderon (Illustrator) is a young artist pursuing a Studio Art degree from DePauw University. Amber has found a deep fondness for digital art and drawing. Much of her interest in making art is rooted in replicating, understanding, and manipulating the world around her.

Jennifer Mujezinovic is a professional portrait artist and painted the cover portrait for this All About... series title. Her work has been shown in galleries including Curly Tale Fine Art in Chicago, CCA Gallery in Carmel, Indiana, and Hoosier Artist Gallery in Nashville, Indiana. In every portrait for the series she aims to embrace her own style, connect with readers, and reveal a bit of the personality of each subject. Look carefully at the cover to see hidden messages about the subject of the book.

About this edition

• Publisher: Blue River Press
• Publication date: 2016
• ISBN 10: 1681570912
• ISBN 13: 9781681570914
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 128