As Good as Anybody: Martin Luther King Jr. and Abraham Joshua Heschel's Amazing March Toward Freedom
School year: Year 2, Year 3, Year 4, Year 5
Published: 2008
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"As Good as Anybody" by Raul Colón tells the inspiring true story of the friendship between Martin Luther King Jr. and Rabbi Abraham Joshua Heschel during the Civil Rights Movement. The narrative focuses on their collaboration in the 1965 Selma to Montgomery marches, highlighting the shared commitment to justice and equality that transcended their different backgrounds. The book emphasizes the importance of solidarity in the struggle for civil rights, showcasing how these two leaders united their voices to advocate for freedom and change. Through beautiful illustrations and poignant storytelling, it serves as a celebration of courage and compassion in the face of adversity. [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-4th grade.
This book has been graded for interest at 6-9 years.
This book was published in 2008 by Alfred A. Knopf .
Edie Colon is an elementary school teacher in New York state. She emigrated from Cuba at age 5. This story is based on her childhood.
This book has been nominated for the following awards:
National Jewish Book Award - Illustrated
This book was recognised in the Illustrated category by the National Jewish Book Award.
Sydney Taylor Book Award - Younger Readers
This book was recognised in the Younger Readers category by the Sydney Taylor Book Award.