M.L.K.: The Journey of a King (Hardcover) (ISBN-13: 9780810954762)

An inspiring biography of civil rights leader Martin Luther King, Jr. from Coretta Scott King Honor Award winner Tonya Bolden

Most people know Martin Luther King, Jr. as a Nobel Peace Prize winner, a renowned orator, and a central and revered figure in the history of the struggle for civil rights. Tonya Bolden traces how he became this public figure, discussing the events, people, and decisions that shaped his destiny.

Bolden collaborated with civil rights photographer Bob Adelman to include more than 80 images of M.L.K. preaching, leading marches, being arrested, and overcoming the violence and prejudice around him juxtaposed with images of his wife and family, of his fellow protestors, and of other leaders of the day. A wonderful tribute, M.L.K. provides readers the opportunity to see the world through King's eyes, introducing a fresh, moving perspective to a familiar historical figure.


Author: Tonya Bolden
ISBN-10: 0810954761
ISBN-13: 9780810954762
Publisher: Harry N. Abrams
Language: English
Published: 01/01/2007
Pages: 128
Format: Hardcover
Weight: 1.67lbs
Size: 10.22h x 8.84w x 0.76d

Accelerated Reader:
Reading Level: 8.4
Point Value: 4
Interest Level: Middle Grade
Quiz #/Name: 112149 / M.L.K.: Journey of a King

Award: Orbis Pictus Award - Winner

Review Citation(s):
Kirkus Review - Children 12/01/2006 pg. 1217
School Library Journal 02/01/2007 pg. 131
Booklist 02/01/2007 pg. 50
Black Issues Book Review 01/01/2007 pg. 32
Voice of Youth Advocates 04/01/2007 pg. 76 - Recommended - Hard To Beat
PW Notes and Reprints 03/26/2007 pg. 96
Bulletin of Ctr for Child Bks 05/01/2007 pg. 360
Hornbook Guide to Children 07/01/2007 pg. 437 - Below Average, With Minor Flaw