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Booktalk
#1
“Mother dear, one day I’m going
to turn this world upside down.” With those simple words, M.L., later
known to the world as Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., made a promise to himself
that he would be an agent for change.
This book, written by Dr.
King’s sister, tells us about the Martin that we did not know – the one
who enjoyed playing Chinese Checkers, playing tricks on his neighbors,
and listening to stories – the one who had a dream and went on to create
reality for it. (Susannah Hogan, South
Carolina Book Awards, 2006)
Booktalk #2
Martin
Luther King, Jr. worked hard to make our country a better place for all
people. But what was Martin like as a young boy? His big sister, Christine,
shares her memories of her fun loving “little brother” who hated playing
the piano, but loved playing pranks. Martin hung on every word when his
grandmother and aunt shared family stories or read to him. He loved family
and friends and dreamed of making the world a better place. Find out how
growing up in the segregated south influenced Martin and helped him accomplish
great things for so many people. (Jean B. Bellavance for Pennsylvania
Young Reader's Choice Awards, 2005-2006) |
