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I mean, what do you say about what is arguably THE most famous speech in history? I appreciated Gorman's perspective provided in the forward, the significance to her and the role it played in her poetry reading. I feel like there's a point of view gained by reading the actual content of the speech that you cannot have just knowing that it exists and what it is about. 1/?

This is a biography about Martin Luther and his I have a Dream speech. He was an African American public speaker who spoke about a better future for his people. He talked about how one day they would get treated as real people instead of overlooked. He lead many group riot walks through the streets to make his presence known and know that he was not going to stop until his people were heard. He knew everyone was different and that made us unique.

It seems that Martin
the sparkling-eyed child born
leader of his people
was put here to do
just that.

This would be a good book to read from during a unit on Martin Luther King Jr. and his impact on civil rights. The poems provide a road map for his life and career, but are more of a jumping off point then a lesson. Having this book available in your classroom library for students to read would be perfect.

This beautiful book is an anthology style poetry book containing poems for and about Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. the poems read at different paces, going from fast, quick sections to slower more dramatic ones by going from short rhymes to multi-syllabic, multiple word lines. The poems build on one another, but work just as well individually, making this a relaxing, but thought provoking and heart wrenching read.

3 ⭐This book seems more like little vignettes to join 2 people together than it does a proper story. The information is interesting, but that is about it. This book could have been done better.

Noah loved his gift from his exchange partner Jameson for the #blitsyswap. He is already reading this book and loves learning about Dr.King‘s childhood! Thank you @Chelleo

The Embrace, inpired by Coretta and Martin's hug after he was awarded the Nobel #Peace Prize. First on my itinerary next trip to #Boston. #JanuaryJazz #MLKday #MLK
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#JanuaryJazz Day 18: #MLKDay While not a biography per se, visual allusions to this can be seen on each page. It is more a gentle encouragement to young readers on how they can also become a king, fashioned after Dr. King‘s dream and life‘s mission. My full review: https://wp.me/pDlzr-n1j