Coretta Scott King
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English
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This picture book adaptation of her critically acclaimed adult memoir paints a vivid portrait of the wife of Martin Luther King, Jr. and a singular 20th-century American civil and human rights activist who fought for justice against all odds, becoming an unforgettable champion of social change.
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Works volume Book 9
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English
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An illustrated edition of Martin Luther King's famous "I have a dream" speech.
Presents illustrations and the text of the speech given by Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. on August 28, 1963, at the Lincoln Memorial, in which he described his visionary dream of equality and brotherhood for humankind.
6) Amiri Baraka
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English
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A biography of the black poet, playwright, and political activist (formerly Leroi Jones), who was a leading member of the 'Beat Generation.'
7) Alex Haley
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English
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Discusses the life and times of the African American author who gained recognition for his book, "Roots."
8) Arthur Ashe
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English
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Presents the life of an important black athlete and tennis player, Arthur Ashe.