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My Uncle Martin's Words for America
| Item #: | 081458 |
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| ISBN: | 9781419718366 |
| Grades: | K-4 |
Product Description:
This eye-opening story book shows the reality faced by African Americans in the United States before the 1970’s. Told from the viewpoint of Angela Watkins, Martin Luther King Jr.’s niece, the pictures and storyline show what Martin saw wrong with how he and other African Americans were being treated, and what he did to make others aware of the problem while offering peaceful solutions. The story also explains how people responded to his propositions. This story reveals how injustices can be corrected with love and brotherly kindness, rather than hate and violence. The back of the book also features a timeline of Martin’s protests vs the time it took to expand Civil Rights, as well as a glossary of selected words used in the story with their definitions. 38 pgs, pb. ~ Brianna
Publisher Description:
In this inspirational story about Martin Luther King Jr.—told from the perspective of his niece, Angela—readers learn how King used words of love and peace to effectively fight for African Americans’ civil rights.
The book focuses on words and phrases from King’s speeches, such as justice, freedom and equality. Angela Farris Watkins, PhD demonstrates the importance of her uncle’s language in bringing about changes during the Civil Rights Movement, from his “I Have a Dream” speech to the peace march in Alabama.
Including a timeline and a glossary, this stirring and poignant book is a wonderful introduction to Martin Luther King Jr. and his powerful message of nonviolence.
