Young People's Poet Laureate Carole Boston Weatherford and award-winning illustrator James E. Ransome use key moments from Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.'s life to inspire future generations to stand up for what's right, make the world a better place, and be a King. You can be a King. Stamp out hatred. Put your foot down and walk tall. You can be a King. Beat the drum for justice. March to your own conscience.
Featuring a dual narrative of the key moments of Dr. King's life alongside a modern class as the students learn about him, this engaging story highlights principles that readers today can emulate in their own lives. As times change, Dr. King's example remains, encouraging a new generation of children to take charge and change the world . . . to be a King.---from the publisher
40 pages 978-0802723680 Ages 4-8
Keywords: picture book biography, African American and Black non-fiction, African American history, American history, civil rights, leadership, Social Studies Curriculum, 4 year old, 5 year old, 6 year old, 7 year old, 8 year old
