Description
My Dream of Martin Luther King by Faith Ringgold
Paperback, 32 pp
Brief Description:
Jacket Description/Flap:
Now in Dragonfly–from the acclaimed creator of the Caldecott Honor Book Tar Beach comes a personal and captivating portrait of the life of Martin Luther King, Jr.
Biographical Note:
Faith Ringgold divides her time between Englewood, New Jersey, and La Jolla, California.
Review Quotes:
“Does the dream of Martin Luther King live on? Yes, says the narrator of this resonant picture book, which uses the peculiar logic of dreams to take the reader beyond straight biography into a more personal, heartfelt interpretation of King’s legacy.”–Publishers Weekly, starred review “Ringgold’s pictures are strong and powerful–there is an intensity to this that will affect readers.”–Booklist (boxed review) “Ringgold gives her scenes a simple, direct, childlike look–This is her most accessible work since Tar Beach.”–Kirkus Reviews (pointer review)
Brief Description:
The author recounts the life of Martin Luther King in the form of her own dream.
Marc Notes:
Dragonfly Books.; Includes bibliographical references.; The author recounts the life of Martin Luther King in the form of her own dream.
Review Citations:
- Publishers Weekly 12/21/1998 (EAN 9780517885772, Paperback)
- Black Issues Book Review 11/01/2005 pg. 46 (EAN 9780517885772, Paperback)
- Booklist 02/15/1996 pg. 1024 (EAN 9780517599778, Hardcover)
- School Library Journal 02/01/1996 pg. 97 (EAN 9780517599778, Hardcover)
- Hornbook Guide to Children 01/01/1996 pg. 315 (EAN 9780517599778, Hardcover)
- Hornbook Guide to Children 01/01/1995 (EAN 9780517599778, Hardcover)
- Kirkus Review – Children 11/15/1995 pg. 1640 (EAN 9780517599761, Hardcover) – *Starred Review
- Publishers Weekly 01/01/1996 pg. 70 (EAN 9780517599761, Hardcover) – *Starred Review
- Booklist 02/15/1996 pg. 1024 (EAN 9780517599761, Hardcover)
- School Library Journal 02/01/1996 pg. 97 (EAN 9780517599761, Hardcover)
- Hornbook Guide to Children 01/01/1996 pg. 315 (EAN 9780517599761, Hardcover)
- Booklist 02/15/1998 pg. 999 (EAN 9780517599761, Hardcover)
- Hornbook Guide to Children 01/01/1995 (EAN 9780517599761, Hardcover)
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