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I Have a Dream [With CD (Audio)] Hardcover - 2012

by Martin Luther King; Kadir Nelson (Illustrator)

On August 28, 1963, on the steps of the Lincoln Memorial during the March on Washington, Martin Luther King gave one of the most powerful and memorable speeches in our nation's history. His words, paired with Caldecott Honor winner Nelson's magnificent paintings, make for a picture book certain to be treasured by children and adults alike. Full color.

From the publisher

Experience history with this picture book of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.'s iconic speech, including an audio CD. This Coretta Scott King Illustrator Honor Book will inspire young readers! From Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.'s daughter, Dr. Bernice A. King: "My father's dream continues to live on from generation to generation, and this beautiful and powerful illustrated edition of his world-changing "I Have a Dream" speech brings his inspiring message of freedom, equality, and peace to the youngest among us--those who will one day carry his dream forward for everyone." On August 28, 1963, on the steps of the Lincoln Memorial during the March on Washington, Martin Luther King gave one of the most powerful and memorable speeches in our nation's history. His words, paired with Caldecott Honor winner Kadir Nelson's magnificent paintings, make for a picture book certain to be treasured by children and adults alike. The themes of equality and freedom for all are not only relevant today, 50 years later, but also provide young readers with an important introduction to our nation's past. Included with the book is an audio CD of the speech.

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  • Title I Have a Dream [With CD (Audio)]
  • Author Martin Luther King; Kadir Nelson (Illustrator)
  • Binding Hardcover
  • Edition Har/Com Re
  • Pages 40
  • Volumes 1
  • Language ENG
  • Publisher Anne Schwartz Books, New York
  • Date 2012-10-09
  • Illustrated Yes
  • Features Dust Cover, Illustrated, Price on Product - Canadian
  • ISBN 9780375858871 / 0375858873
  • Weight 1.35 lbs (0.61 kg)
  • Dimensions 11 x 11.3 x 0.5 in (27.94 x 28.70 x 1.27 cm)
  • Ages 04 to 08 years
  • Grade levels P - 3
  • Reading level 1030
  • Themes
    • Chronological Period: 1960's
    • Chronological Period: 20th Century
    • Ethnic Orientation: African American
    • Holiday: Martin Luther King, Jr. Day
    • Topical: Black History
  • Library of Congress subjects Civil rights movements, African Americans - Civil rights
  • Library of Congress Catalog Number 2011044259
  • Dewey Decimal Code 323.092

Media reviews

Entertainment Weekly, December 5, 2012:
"This picture book stands a notch above others thanks to Caldecott Honor winner Kadir Nelson's beautifully rendered and sincerely moving paintings."

School Library Journal Best of Children's Books 2012

Publishers Weekly Best of Children's Books 2012

Kirkus Reviews Best of Children's Books 2012

Starred Review, School Library Journal, November 2012:
“Even after 50 years, this seminal address still has the power to move listeners, and this handsome illustrated version will be welcomed in all collections.”

Starred Review, Publishers Weekly, September 24, 2012:
“A glorious interpretation of a bedrock moment in 20th-century history.”

Starred Review, Kirkus Reviews, May 15, 2012:
“An award-winning artist captures the passion and purpose of this most notable 20th-century American speech in beautifully realized oil paintings…. A title for remembrance and for re-dedication to the dream.”

Citations

  • Booklist, 09/01/2012, Page 104
  • Bulletin of Ctr for Child Bks, 11/01/2012, Page 0
  • Horn Book Magazine, 09/01/2012, Page 118
  • Hornbook Guide to Children, 01/01/2013, Page 0
  • Kirkus Bea Big Book Guide, 05/15/2012, Page 72
  • Kirkus Best Children's Books, 11/15/2012, Page 66
  • Kirkus Reviews, 09/15/2012, Page 0
  • New York Times Book Review, 11/11/2012, Page 22
  • Publishers Weekly, 09/24/2012, Page 0
  • Publishers Weekly Best Books, 11/05/2012, Page 36
  • School Library Journal, 11/01/2012, Page 90
  • SLJ's Best Books, 12/01/2012, Page 35

About the author

MARTIN LUTHER KING, JR. (January 15, 1929-April 4, 1968) was a clergyman, activist, and prominent leader in the American civil rights movement. In 1964, King became the youngest person to receive the Nobel Prize for his work to end racial segregation and discrimination through nonviolent means. KADIR NELSON is the acclaimed illustrator of Moses: When Harriet Tubman Led Her People to Freedom and Henry's Freedom Box: A True Story from the Underground Railroad, both Caldecott Honor books. His other titles include We Are the Ship, a Robert F. Sibert Medal winner and Coretta Scott King Award recipient, and Heart and Soul: The Story of America and African-Americans.
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