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Happy Birthday, Martin Luther King

Happy Birthday, Martin Luther King

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by Jean Marzollo

illustrated by J. Brian Pinkney

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Interest Level: K - 2

Grade Level Equivalent: 3.1

Lexile Framework: 800L

DRA: 28

Guided Reading: L

Genre/Theme:

  • Autobiography and Biography

Topics:

  • African American History
  • African Americans
  • Civil Rights Movement
  • Martin Luther King Day
About This Book

In commemoration of his peaceful fight for freedom and change, Martin Luther King, Jr.'s birthday is celebrated across the nation. This sensitively written picture book provides an introduction to the life of Dr. King, beginning with his birth and childhood through to his tragic death. Marzollo's simple writing style combines with Pinkney's engaging illustrations in this moving introduction to an American hero, created just for younger readers. Full-color illustrations throughout. 

About The Author

When I was young, I liked to sew, play baseball, and read.
I was drawn to poetry early in life. I loved to read, and one of my favorite books as a child was A Child's Garden of Verses by Robert Louis Stevenson. Also, my mother had several small poetry books on her bookshelf. With their leather covers and gold titles, they were treasures to me. Read More ...

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