My Uncle Martin's Words for America: Martin Luther King Jr.'s Niece Tells How He Made a Difference
A graceful, intimate text written by the niece of Martin Luther King, Jr., uses King’s key ideas (nonviolence, freedom, justice, equality, brotherhood, etc.) to show the impact his leadership had on the United States mid-century. Watkins does an excellent job providing context, using language young readers will understand. Eric Velasquez’s realistic illustrations include several portraits of Dr. King, as well as paintings of ordinary Americans engaged in the struggle for Civil Rights and, later on, living out the dream articulated by Dr. King. ©2011 Cooperative Children's Book Center
Illustrated by Eric Velasquez
CCBC Age Recommendation: Ages 7-11
Age Range:
PreK-Early Elementary (Ages 4-7)
Grades 3-5 (Ages 8-10)
Format:
Picture book
Subjects:
20th Century
Activism and Resistance
African Americans
Civil Rights
History (Nonfiction)
Politics and Political Systems
U.S. History
Diversity subject:
Black/African
Publisher:
Abrams
Publish Year: 2011
Pages: 39
ISBN: 9781419700224
CCBC Location: Non-Fiction, 323 Watkins