About the Book
Title: I Am Martin Luther King, Jr (Ordinary People Change the World)
Author: Brad Meltzer
Illustrator: Christopher Eliopoulos
Genre: Children's Biographies
Number of Pages: 40
Synopsis: We can all be heroes. That’s the inspiring message of this New York Times Bestselling picture book biography series from historian and author Brad Meltzer.
Even as a child, Martin Luther King, Jr. was shocked by the terrible and unfair way African-American people were treated. When he grew up, he decided to do something about it—peacefully, with powerful words. He helped gather people together for nonviolent protests and marches, and he always spoke up about loving other human beings and doing what’s right. He spoke about the dream of a kinder future, and bravely led the way toward racial equality in America.
This lively, New York Times Bestselling biography series inspires kids to dream big, one great role model at a time. You’ll want to collect each book.
Author: Brad Meltzer
Illustrator: Christopher Eliopoulos
Genre: Children's Biographies
Number of Pages: 40
Synopsis: We can all be heroes. That’s the inspiring message of this New York Times Bestselling picture book biography series from historian and author Brad Meltzer.
Even as a child, Martin Luther King, Jr. was shocked by the terrible and unfair way African-American people were treated. When he grew up, he decided to do something about it—peacefully, with powerful words. He helped gather people together for nonviolent protests and marches, and he always spoke up about loving other human beings and doing what’s right. He spoke about the dream of a kinder future, and bravely led the way toward racial equality in America.
This lively, New York Times Bestselling biography series inspires kids to dream big, one great role model at a time. You’ll want to collect each book.
My Review
I Am Martin Luther King, Jr is an absolutely wonderful picture book about a man who inspired so many.
Martin Luther King, Jr was such an incredible man who fought for fairness and equality among all people despite the color of their skin or their gender. Author Brad Meltzer does a beautiful job of creating a fun story that teaches children just how remarkable Martin Luther King, Jr was.
have to admit, although I am a mother of four and have helped my children research and write about Martin Luther King, Jr numerous times, I learned a few new facts from the book like his first friend was a white boy and that he was forced to give up his seat on a city bus..
The story is well organized and engaging. The fantastic illustrations by Christopher Eliopoulos enhance this lively and educational book.
I highly recommend picking up a copy. You should also check out the other fabulous books in the Ordinary People Change the World Series.
Martin Luther King, Jr was such an incredible man who fought for fairness and equality among all people despite the color of their skin or their gender. Author Brad Meltzer does a beautiful job of creating a fun story that teaches children just how remarkable Martin Luther King, Jr was.
have to admit, although I am a mother of four and have helped my children research and write about Martin Luther King, Jr numerous times, I learned a few new facts from the book like his first friend was a white boy and that he was forced to give up his seat on a city bus..
The story is well organized and engaging. The fantastic illustrations by Christopher Eliopoulos enhance this lively and educational book.
I highly recommend picking up a copy. You should also check out the other fabulous books in the Ordinary People Change the World Series.
About the Author
Brad Meltzer is the author of the New York Times bestselling Ordinary People Change the World series for children, as well as six New York Timesbestselling thrillers for adults: The Tenth Justice, Dead Even, The First Counsel, The Millionaires, The Zero Game, and The Book of Fate. He is also the #1 bestselling author of the critically acclaimed comic books Identity Crisis and Justice League of America, and is the co-creator of the TV series Jack & Bobby. A graduate of the University of Michigan and Columbia Law School, he currently lives in Florida. To learn more about Brad, please visit him at http://bradmeltzer.com.
About the Illustrator
Christopher Eliopoulos began his illustration career as a letterer for Marvel, and has worked on thousands of comics, including Franklin Richards: Son of a Genius,Pet Avengers, and Cow Boy, all of which he wrote and illustrated. He is the illustrator of the New York Times Bestselling Ordinary People Change the World series of picture book biographies. He lives in New Jersey with his wife and their identical twin sons.
Find out more by visiting http://chriseliopoulos.com.
Find out more by visiting http://chriseliopoulos.com.
