A Caldecott Honor Book, Coretta Scott King Honor Book, and New York Times Book Review Best Illustrated Children's Book ● This "stunning, reverent" (School Library Journal) picture book biography of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., brings his extraordinary life and profound message to young readers through powerful collage art and Dr. King's own words.

Martin Luther King, Jr., was one of the most influential and gifted speakers of all time. Growing up in the segregated South, he was inspired by his mother's belief in equality and his father's sermons. He found his calling as a minister too, preaching words of love over hate--words that propelled him to the forefront of the civil rights movement, and whose legacy is still felt today.

Doreen Rappaport uses quotes from some of Dr. King's most beloved speeches to tell the story of his life and his work in an accessible way, while Bryan Collier's stunning collage art combines remarkable watercolor paintings with vibrant patterns and textures. A timeline and other backmatter round out this addition to the acclaimed Big Words series of biographies.

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Ellen Takes Flight: The Life of Astronaut Ellen Ochoa
Ruth Objects: The Life of Ruth Bader Ginsburg
Helen's Big World: The Life of Helen Keller
Abe's Honest Words: The Life of Abraham Lincoln
Frederick's Journey: The Life of Frederick Douglas

Author: Doreen Rappaport
Binding Type: Hardcover
Publisher: Jump at the Sun
Published: 10/01/2001
Series: A Big Words Book #1
Pages: 40
Weight: 1.1lbs
Size: 11.32h x 10.24w x 0.39d
ISBN: 9780786807147

Accelerated Reader:
Reading Level: 3.4
Point Value: 0.5
Interest Level: Lower Grade
Quiz #/Name: 57412 / Martin's Big Words: The Life of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.


Award: 2002 Caldecott Medal Honor Book - Picture Book
Award: 2002 Coretta Scott King Award Honor Book - Illustrator
Award: 2002 Bookseller's Choice Winner - Nonfiction
Award: South Carolina Childrens, Junior and Young Adult Book Award Nominee - Children's
Award: 2003 Red Clover Award Nominee - Picture Book
Award: 2005 Monarch Award Nominee - Grades K-3
Award: 2004 Charlotte Award Nominee - Primary
Award: Black-Eyed Susan Award Nominee - Picture Book
Award: 2002 Jane Addams Children's Book Award Winner - Picture Book
Award: 2002 Orbis Pictus Award Honor Book - Children's Nonfiction