This is an impactful book written with story portions and directly below it are quotes from Martin Luther King Jr (the first is from his mom).

It goes from his childhood to his death, and emphasizes the difference he made through his peaceful protest.

The story begins with King’s childhood experience of seeing “White Only” signs in his hometown, highlighting his journey as a civil rights leader. As a child, King listened to his minister father’s “big words” and promised to inspire others with such words when he grew up. The book’s final sentence, “His big words are alive for us today,” speaks to King’s success and legacy we respect to this day.

The illustrations allow the reader to "see" the big words come to life. Martin Luther King's life and impact is so important to our country's history, but this can be lost on younger kids. This book makes Martin's story accessible to all elementary students. ( )

Independent reading level ages 9+ Grade 4-5
Randolph Caldecott Medal 2002
Notable Children's Books 2002
A 2002 Coretta Scott King Illustrator Honor Book
Jane Addams Children's Book Awards for Picture Book
2002 Bryan Collier, Doreen Rappaport

I love a book that is a biography and includes words from the person. This one is very good, with powerful, striking illustrations. ( )

A book about Martin Luther King Jr