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A treasured speech seen in a vibrant new light.
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What's the Story?
Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.'s "I Have a Dream" speech changed the face of race relations forever. Here, those same words that told of the possibilities of peace and harmony are interpreted by the artwork of fifteen Coretta Scott King Award and Honor Book winners. The result? A treasured speech seen in a vibrant, colorful new light.
Is It Any Good?
Martin Luther King's vision is alive and vibrant in this depiction of his historical speech. Though the quality of the art varies widely, from bold and striking visions to pictures that look like they were created for a 1950s-era textbook, readers will be intrigued by the voices of the artists themselves.
Talk to Your Kids About ...
Families can talk about King's speech and the art that illustrates it. Do you find King's words inspiring? Which illustrations are your favorites, and why?
Book Details
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- Genre : History
- Topics : Activism
- Book type : Non-Fiction
- Publisher : Scholastic Inc.
- Publication date : January 1, 1997
- Number of pages : 40
- Last updated : October 1, 2025
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