My Uncle Martin's Words for America: Martin Luther King Jr.'s Niece Tells How He Made a Difference

by Angela Farris Watkins (Author) Eric Velasquez (Illustrator)

My Uncle Martin's Words for America: Martin Luther King Jr.'s Niece Tells How He Made a Difference
Reading Level: 2nd − 3rd Grade

A picture-book tribute to the legacy of civil rights leader Martin Luther King, Jr.

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.

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Kirkus

"Explaining Jim Crow laws and the Civil Rights movement to a very young audience is not easy, but Watkins and Velasquez rise to the challenge with grace and warmth."
Angela Farris Watkins
Angela Farris Watkins, PhD, is Martin Luther King Jr.'s niece. An associate professor of psychology at Spelman College, she lives in Atlanta. Eric Velasquez illustrated My Friend Maya Loves to Dance and received the Coretta Scott King-John Steptoe Award. He lives in Hartsdale, New York.
Classification
Non-fiction
ISBN-13
9781419718366
Lexile Measure
-
Guided Reading Level
-
Publisher
Abrams Books for Young Readers
Publication date
August 04, 2015
Series
-
BISAC categories
JNF053140 - Juvenile Nonfiction | Social Topics | Prejudice & Racism
JNF007110 - Juvenile Nonfiction | Biography & Autobiography | Social Activists
JNF025210 - Juvenile Nonfiction | History | United States/20th Century
Library of Congress categories
History
African Americans
20th century
Civil rights
King, Martin Luther
Oratory

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