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Title details for My Uncle Martin's Words for America by Angela Farris Watkins - Available

My Uncle Martin's Words for America

by Angela Farris Watkins
Eric Velasquez
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In this inspirational story about Martin Luther King Jr.—told from the perspective of his niece, Angela—readers learn how King used words of love and peace to effectively fight for African Americans' civil rights. The book focuses on words and phrases from King's speeches, such as justice, freedom and equality. Angela Farris Watkins, PhD demonstrates the importance of her uncle's language in bringing about changes during the Civil Rights Movement, from his "I Have a Dream" speech to the peace march in Alabama. Including a timeline and a glossary, this stirring and poignant book is a wonderful introduction to Martin Luther King Jr. and his powerful message of nonviolence.
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Publisher: ABRAMS, Inc.

Kindle Book

  • Release date: May 23, 2023

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  • ISBN: 9781613122099
  • Release date: May 23, 2023
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subjects

Biography & Autobiography History Juvenile Nonfiction Sociology

Languages

English

Levels

ATOS Level:5
Interest Level:K-3(LG)
Text Difficulty:3-4

In this inspirational story about Martin Luther King Jr.—told from the perspective of his niece, Angela—readers learn how King used words of love and peace to effectively fight for African Americans' civil rights. The book focuses on words and phrases from King's speeches, such as justice, freedom and equality. Angela Farris Watkins, PhD demonstrates the importance of her uncle's language in bringing about changes during the Civil Rights Movement, from his "I Have a Dream" speech to the peace march in Alabama. Including a timeline and a glossary, this stirring and poignant book is a wonderful introduction to Martin Luther King Jr. and his powerful message of nonviolence.
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Biography & Autobiography History Juvenile Nonfiction Sociology