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On August 28, 1963, Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. delivered a speech that moved and inspired America. Here, in its entirety, is Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.'s visionary speech, with a foreword by the late Coretta Scott King and paintings by l5 Coretta Scott King Award and Honor Book Artists.

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I Have a Dream
I Have a Dream is a fantastic book that incorporates a very important message to children, equality. Because of Dr. King, America can be free from slavery and racism. The illustrations represent this time in history to be very factual.

Legacy
People give speeches everyday, but few stand the test of time.I HAVE A DREAM highlights the speech of the same title by Martin Luther King, Jr. more than forty years ago.The text of the book is the speech itself, divided into fifteen parts.Each part of the speech is paired with an artistic interpretation, created by past recipients of the Coretta Scott King Award or have been named Coretta Scott King Honor Book Artists.It was interesting to peruse the differing styles of the various artists.At the conclusion of the speech there is a photograph of Martin Luther King, Jr. followed by a brief biographical sketch.The book ends on a high note as each of the contributing artists share what they attempted to convey in their contribution and the inspiration behind it.

Overall, I HAVE A DREAM is a marvelous tribute to the legacy of Martin Luther King, Jr., and to Coretta Scott King and her literary award.The end of the was particularly moving because it not only conveyed the impact the Kings have had on our society as a whole, but also how it touched individuals on a deeply personal level.The book is a wonderful way to introduce the man and the speech to children. It would be great to have children create their own artistic interpretations of parts of the speech.I HAVE A DREAM is a book that should be in everyone's household, it can be appreciated by both adults and children.

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A very inspiring book
This is a beautifully illustrated presentation of Dr. King's speech with a thoughtful forward by Coretta Scott King.A wonderful addition to anyone's library....

One of the Greatest Speeches Illustrated
Although it is now possible to download the test of the Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.'s world-famous "I Have a Dream" speech (given August 28, 1963) from the Internet, this beautiful volume takes the text of the speech and juxtaposes it with masterful illustrations by prominent African-American artists.The result is a book of unspeakable beauty.

In the Afterword, each artist describes what motivated him or her to depict what they did; these artists are Leo and Diane Dillon (whose masterpiece adorns the front cover), Floyd Cooper, Jerry and Brian Pinkney, Pat Cummings, Jan Spivey Gilchrist, George Ford, Terea Shaffer, Tom Feelings, James Ransome, Wil Clay, Kathleen Atkins Wilson, and Carole Byard.I only wish that Faith Ringgold, an artist I admire greatly, were included as well.

Coretta Scott King, now reunited with her late husband, offers a concise introduction in the Foreword.This book is a genuine keepsake, one well worth owning. ... Read more

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Children of all ages have fun preparing for holidays with creative activities and projects. For use at school, in clubs, and at home. ... Read more

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Martin Luther King, Jr.'s ideashis call for racial equality, his faith in the ultimate triumph of justice, his insistence on the power of nonviolence to bring about a major transformation of American societyare as vital and timely as ever. The wealth of his writings, both published and unpublished, are now preserved in this authoritative, chronologically arranged, multi-volume edition.Volume Two begins with King's doctoral work at Boston University and ends with his first year as pastor of the historic Dexter Avenue Baptist Church in Montgomery, Alabama. It includes papers from his graduate courses and a fully annotated text of his dissertation. There is correspondence with people King knew in his years prior to graduate school and a transcription of the first known recording of a King sermon. We learn, too, that Boston was where King met his future wife, Coretta Scott.Accepting the call to serve Dexter, the young King followed the church's tradition of socially active pastors by becoming involved in voter registration and other social justice issues. In Montgomery he completed his doctoral work, and he and Coretta Scott began their marriage.The Papers of Martin Luther King, Jr. represents a testament to a man whose life and teaching have had a profound influence, not only on Americans, but on people of all nations. ... Read more

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The young MLK
Volume 1 of the King papers goes to 1951, when M.L. King, Jr., was 22.There are childhood letters to parents, but more interesting are student essays from Morehouse and Crozer, which show King gaining confidence and sophistication as his education progressed. ... Read more

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Combining the latest insights from King biographies and movement histories, this book provides an up-to-date analysis of the relationship between the ¿man and the movement.¿

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A biography focusing on the beliefs and accomplishments of civil rights leader Martin Luther King, Jr. ... Read more

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Martin Luther King Jr. Biography
Martin Luther King Jr. by Mary Winget is an excellent book for elementary school students. It provides detailed information about the influence he made on our nation. It also includes very useful information about civil rights, rosa parks, voting rights and the numerous marches, protests, and sit ins he participated in. The most interesting part of the book for me was the section on Mohandas Ghandi and how his and Mr King's philosophy on nonviolent resistance has greatly influenced the world. ... Read more

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"Mother Dear, one day I'm going to turn this world upside down."

Long before he became a world-famous dreamer, Martin Luther King Jr. was a little boy who played jokes and practiced the piano and made friends without considering race. But growing up in the segregated south of the 1930s taught young Martin a bitter lesson -- little white children and little black children were not to play with one another. Martin decided then and there that something had to be done. And so he began the journey that would change the course of American history. ... Read more

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A True American
I give this book a very high rating, it is true,heartfelt and is a very good educational book.

WONDERFUL Book!
Love this book..... so well done...A++ to the seller too for fast shipping !

There's no better Martin Luther King Jr. Book!
This is a straight forward, compassionate, informational story of Martin Luther King Jr.'s life.His sister tells their story simply and provides perspective where Martin Luther King Jr. got many of his ideas and courage - from his dad!It is a quiet appreciation for the life the family led.I really appreciated the story and it brings a new more realistic meaning to King's life.

A touching memior of the childhood that shaped the man
I LOVE this book.It is a well-written, personal account of a family.It spans from fun carefree days to the realization of prejudice.It is not about the man, it is about the boy.It was not graphic in it's description of violence and hatred, which made it completely appropriate for my six year old (who also really enjoyed the book).And the poem at the end was the perfect ending.GET THIS BOOK!

Unique Perspective
I loved this book because whenever i read a biogaphy I always want to hear from someone who really knew the person and in this book by Martin Luther King's sister, Christine King Farris, I get that perspective.Farris writes beautifully and poetically about their childhood and sheds light on the experiences and influences that shaped MLK to be the great inspirational leader that he was. I highly recommend this wonderful biography! ... Read more

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MLK Jr
If you want to know the real MLKjr and all that he was and stood for, this is the book to read. It provides a full disclosure of this man, his beliefs, his sacrifices and his call for justice.

Until one reads this resource, they only have part of the story. ... Read more

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Martin Luther King Jr. never expected to be a leader. All he wanted was for black people like him to be treated fairly in America. But what began as a small protest soon became a revolution...Usborne Famous Lives retell the stories of fascinating people, bringing them to life so vividly, it's as if you're there with them. ... Read more

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THIS EDITION IS INTENDED FOR USE IN SCHOOLS AND LIBRARIES ONLY. Provides an introduction to the life and dreams of Martin Luther King, Jr. ... Read more

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Scholars universally acknowledge the role that Christian belief played in the social movement engendered by Martin Luther King Jr. Yet few have actually delved into the complexity of King's theology itself.The centrality of one aspect of his theology in particular - imago Dei, the belief that human beings are made in God's image - has been surprisingly overlooked.

In this book, Richard W. Wills Sr. offers a comprehensive analysis of King's appeal for civil rights by investigating his understanding of imago Dei.Wills begins by tracing the evolution of this idea through the history of Christian thought, showing the intellectual sources King drew on in constructing his own beliefs. Wills then demonstrates how King employed this idea in his civil rights work. The belief that we are all made in God's image was crucial, Wills shows, to King's understanding of human nature and equality. While King shared with many of his black church forebears the view that humanity's creation by God was a powerful argument for the equality of all people, he also took the concept much further. For King, being made in God's image meant that human beings have not only the right but also the power to reshape society and to build a "beloved community" on earth. Though explicitly grounded in Christian faith, the doctrine of imago Dei provided King with a theological rationale that was capable of addressing the needs of the community well beyond the walls of churches.

Wills's thorough reconsideration King's thought makes the case for his importance as a theologian.It convincingly demonstrates that the concept of imago Dei formed the heart of his theology and, in turn, that his theology was central to the unfolding of the civil rights movement. ... Read more

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Recounts the life of Nobel Prize-winning civil rights leader, Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. ... Read more

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Many Facets of Martin Luther King
This is an exhibition catalog which shares the art inspired by Dr. Martin Luther King's Life. Each of the visual artists reflects their personal conception and interpretation of King as a man, civil rights leaders, martyr, father, husband, etc. All styles and genres are represented. This book shows the broad appeal of Dr. King and his ability to inspire on a number of different levels. The artworks are reproduced beautifully. ... Read more

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Some of the first concepts children learn about are those connected to holidays and traditions. Each book in the series gives young readers an opportunity to look at calendars and to appreciate the preparation for and the significance of key holidays such as Halloween, Thanksgiving, Kwanzaa, Christmas, Hanukkah, and Easter. ... Read more

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THIS IS AN EXTRA LARGE SOFTCOVER OF THE LIFE OF MARTIN LUTHER KING, JR. GREAT FOR TEACHING, OR HISTORY LOVERS. AN IMPORTANT MAN TO OUR COUNTRY. ... Read more

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M.L. review
I have to say that I found this book to be quite informative as to the life of Dr. King.I had to do a lesson on a biography of Mr. King and in looking through several children's biographies, this was the one that I found to be most adequate for the lesson.It includes many important facts about his life and yet it is not too lengthy.The book is beautifully illustrated as well, which is a wonderful thing to keep the children interested.I really enjoyed reading the book and I am sure that my children will too. ... Read more

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A biography of the Baptist minister, focusing on his leadership role in the civil rights movement. ... Read more

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There is a special school assembly for Martin Luther King Jr. Day. What will Max learn about Martin Luther King Jr.? ... Read more