My Brother Martin: A Sister Remembers Growing Up with the Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.
School year: Year 1, Year 2, Year 3, Year 4, Year 5, Year 6, Year 7
No. of pages 40
Published: 2005
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"My Brother Martin: A Sister Remembers Growing Up with the Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr." by Christine King Farris offers a poignant and personal glimpse into the childhood of Martin Luther King Jr. through the eyes of his older sister. Farris shares heartfelt memories of their family life in Atlanta, highlighting their close-knit relationship and the values instilled in them by their parents. The book illustrates Martin's early experiences, his developing sense of justice, and the influence of their nurturing environment. Through engaging storytelling and beautiful illustrations, it portrays the love and support that shaped a future leader in the Civil Rights Movement. [Generated by language model - please report any problems].
This book is the winner of numerous awards
This book is aimed at children at US 1st grade-6th grade.
This book has been graded for interest at 6-11 years.
There are 40 pages in this book. This book was published in 2005 by Aladdin Paperbacks .
Dr. Christine King Farris is the older sister of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. , and Vice Chair of the Martin Luther King, Jr. , Center for Nonviolent Social Change. Herself a long-standing advocate for civil rights, she is a founder and Chairperson of the Board of Directors of the Martin Luther King, Jr. Child Development Center. Ms. King Farris is an Associate Professor of Education at Spelman College in Atlanta, Georgia, where she directs the Learning Resources Center. She is the author of MY BROTHER MARTIN and MARTIN LUTHER KING: HIS LIFE AND DREAM. London Ladd graduated from Syracuse University. He and his wife live in Syracuse with their daughter. This is his first picture book. Illustrator of MARCH ON! The Day My Brother Martin Changed the World. In a starred review, Publishers Weekly said it best: "Ladd demonstrates a rare talent for portraiture--even the faces in his crowd scenes are individuated. He resists the temptation to lionize his subject: instead of looking iconic, his King looks human--in other words, capable of inspiring the reader. " Please visit http: //blog. syracuse. com/video/cny_arts/
This book has been nominated for the following awards:
Keystone to Reading Award - Intermediate
This book was recognised in the Intermediate category by the Keystone to Reading Book Award.
South Carolina Childrens Junior and Young Adult Book Award
This book was recognised by the South Carolina Childrens Junior and Young Adult Book Award.
Grand Canyon Reader Award - Nonfiction
This book was recognised in the Nonfiction category by the Grand Canyon Reader Award.
Volunteer State Book Award - Grades K-3
This book was recognised in the Grades K-3 category by the Volunteer State Book Award.
Pennsylvania Young Reader's Choice Award - Grades 3-6
This book was recognised in the Grades 3-6 category by the Pennsylvania Young Reader's Choice Award.