M.L.K.: The Journey of a King

Tonya Bolden

Harry N. Abrams, 2007 - Juvenile Nonfiction - 128 pages

An inspiring biography of civil rights leader Martin Luther King, Jr. from Coretta Scott King Honor Award winner Tonya Bolden

Most people know Martin Luther King, Jr. as a Nobel Peace Prize winner, a renowned orator, and a central and revered figure in the history of the struggle for civil rights. Tonya Bolden traces how he became this public figure, discussing the events, people, and decisions that shaped his destiny.

Bolden collaborated with civil rights photographer Bob Adelman to include more than 80 images of M.L.K. preaching, leading marches, being arrested, and overcoming the violence and prejudice around him juxtaposed with images of his wife and family, of his fellow protestors, and of other leaders of the day. A wonderful tribute, M.L.K. provides readers the opportunity to see the world through King's eyes, introducing a fresh, moving perspective to a familiar historical figure.

Contents

• How COULD I LOVE A RACE OF PEOPLE WHO HATED ME?: 5
• I HOPE THOUSANDS WILL JOIN Mɛ: 39
• IVE GOT TO MARCH: 67

About the author

Tonya Bolden has written more than 20 books for children and adults. Her book Tell All the Children Our Story: Memories and Mementos of Being Young and Black in America was named a Best Book of the Year by School Library Journal. Her Wake Up Our Souls: A Celebration of Black American Artists received a starred review in Booklist magazine. Maritcha: A Nineteenth-Century American Girl was named a YALSA Best Book for Young Adults, an ALSC 2006 Notable Children's Book, a NAPPA Gold Award Winner, a CCBC Best Book of the Year, a New York Public Library Book for the Teen Age, and a Coretta Scott King Honor Book. She lives in New York City.

Bibliographic information

• Title: M.L.K.: The Journey of a King; MSU Children's & YA Literature Collection
• Author: Tonya Bolden
• Editor: Bob Adelman
• Illustrated by: Bob Adelman
• Edition: illustrated
• Publisher: Harry N. Abrams, 2007
• ISBN: 0810954761, 9780810954762
• Length: 128 pages
• Subjects: Juvenile Nonfiction / Biography & Autobiography / Cultural, Ethnic & Regional; Juvenile Nonfiction / Biography & Autobiography / Religious; Juvenile Nonfiction / Biography & Autobiography / Social Activists; Juvenile Nonfiction / History / United States / 20th Century; Juvenile Nonfiction / People & Places / General; Juvenile Nonfiction / People & Places / United States / African American & Black