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Available
Call number
Collections
Publication
New York : Pocket Books, 1969, c1968.
ISBN
0671732420 / 9780671732424
Description
Biography & Autobiography. Juvenile Nonfiction. Multi-Cultural. Geography. HTML: Follow the inspiring life of Martin Luther King, Jr., in a moving, vital, and informative book by an author and an illustrator with close ties to Dr. King's family. Martin Luther King devoted his life to helping people, first as a Baptist minister and scholar and later as the foremost leader in the African-American civil rights movement. An organizer of the Montgomery bus boycott and cofounder of the Southern Christian Leadership Conference, Dr. King won the Nobel Peace Prize in 1964 for combating racial inequality through nonviolent resistance. As a result of his actions, the United States Congress passed the historic Civil Rights Act of 1968. Originally published in 1964 , this book's powerful story and important message remain as relevant today as they were more than fifty years ago. With a new foreword by the author's wife, Xernona Clayton, the text has been reviewed and updated for a new generation and features striking new illustrations by illustrator Donald Bermudez..… (more)
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LibraryThing member wearylibrarian
Excellent account of the life of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. In easy to read form. Great for the juvenile audience or anyone who wants a concise accounting of his life as a peaceful warrior. This is a must read for all school children.
LibraryThing member lyssjj
This is an updated version of the classic book first written by Ed Clayton in the 1960s. Written as an accessible middle-grade biography, this book served as a solid introduction to the life and work of Dr. King. Featuring illustrations to complement the text, this will be a great book for general
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biography lessons, African American History Month, Martin Luther King, Jr. Day, and social studies lessons of civil rights. The information is fairly basic, so it can also serve as a jumping off point for further investigation. Show Less
LibraryThing member sweeks1980
"Martin Luther King: The Peaceful Warrior" is an informative, engaging, and timely look at Dr. King's life and legacy, and it would be an excellent introduction to Dr. King and the Civil Rights Movement for students. Ed Clayton, an editor and writer who worked with Dr. King, makes the subject
In addition to providing a starting point for learning about the Civil Rights Movement of the 1960s, "Martin Luther King: The Peaceful Warrior" has the potential to give readers some context for current events. With ongoing concerns regarding institutionalized racism in the United States as well as debates regarding the right to protest peacefully, Clayton's book shows that these topics have a long history in this country. Using this can help broach more modern issues in an understandable way.
Clayton does an excellent job making the writing clear and easy to follow without being patronizing. While the book is intended for middle school students (the Scholastic site recommends it for grades 6-8, while Amazon notes that it is appropriate for ages 12 and up), it is written in a way that would be appropriate for students in upper elementary school.
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accessible and interesting to younger readers, focusing not just on Dr. King's accomplishments as an adult but also on his childhood and adolescence. He also provides enough information for these readers to get a sense of what Dr. King did while also leaving room for them to do further research.In addition to providing a starting point for learning about the Civil Rights Movement of the 1960s, "Martin Luther King: The Peaceful Warrior" has the potential to give readers some context for current events. With ongoing concerns regarding institutionalized racism in the United States as well as debates regarding the right to protest peacefully, Clayton's book shows that these topics have a long history in this country. Using this can help broach more modern issues in an understandable way.
Clayton does an excellent job making the writing clear and easy to follow without being patronizing. While the book is intended for middle school students (the Scholastic site recommends it for grades 6-8, while Amazon notes that it is appropriate for ages 12 and up), it is written in a way that would be appropriate for students in upper elementary school.
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LibraryThing member kwylonis
Updated and reissued with new illustrations, this is was a very well-done middle grade biography of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. By including some background about Dr. King’s father’s childhood, the author highlights the history and challenges of African Americans in the American south in the
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first half of the 20th century. The book discusses Dr. King’s life from his early childhood, to his education, his family life, and his years as a leader of the civil rights movement. I loved how Ed Clayton focuses on Dr. King’s work ethic and his insistence on using peaceful methods to push for racial equality. The author is clear about the dangers and challenges that King faced along the way, while inspiring the reader. I will highly recommend this title to my students and may use it as a read-aloud for my 4th and 5th graders. Show Less
LibraryThing member mclane
This short biography of Martin Luther King, Jr. was originally published in 1964, and is updated here to reflect the assassination of Dr King in 1968 and the subsequent establishment of a national day of recognition in his honor. The intended audience for the book is middle-grade students, and it
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will be of interest to children in middle school and junior high. Wisely, the book focuses on Martin as a real person and not as a "famous person of history." Much of the book focuses on Martin's family: his grandparents, parents, and siblings. We learn about his life in Atlanta as a boy and a teenager, and his successful school and college years. There is a full explanation of Martin's life work and his development of non-violent civil disobedience as a way of securing civil rights for his fellow African Americans, culminating in his reception of the Nobel Peace Prize for his life-long efforts. The book ends with a description of Dr. King's assassination and the subsequent establishment of a national holiday in his honor. I highly recommend this book for its intended audience. Show Less
LibraryThing member bogreader
"Martin Luther King: The Peaceful Warrior" is an updated version of Ed Clayton's book published in 1964. This update includes a foreword by Xernona Clayton and full color illustrations by Donald Bermudez. This biography includes the entire lifespan of Martin Luther King, Jr. as well as background
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information on his parents and grandparents. The text is appropriate for ages 8-12 and can be useful to older readers who want an overview of Martin Luther King's life. Teachers and caregivers should be prepared for the use of the n-word in the text (used once) and be prepared to provide context for this racial slur. Show Less
LibraryThing member JenniferLivingstone
This was lovely. A compelling, moving account of Martin Luther King Jr's life. There is a nice emphasis on Martin Luther King Sr. too. It's easy to follow and very engaging. It's touching and a very compassionate account. I think it could sustain the attention of most children. And there are some
Would be an excellent read for 4th-7th graders perhaps.
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lovely illustrations as well.Would be an excellent read for 4th-7th graders perhaps.
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LibraryThing member Familyhistorian
“Martin Luther King: The Peaceful Warrior” was an updated version of the book that was published in 1964. It is a relevant today as it was then. The events which were significant to Dr King's cause were outlined in accessible prose, a result, no doubt, of the author's years of experience as a
I appreciated finding out the facts behind the myth. I now have a better understanding of Martin Luther King's crusade and the price that he and, those who supported him, paid to bring change.
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journalist. I appreciated finding out the facts behind the myth. I now have a better understanding of Martin Luther King's crusade and the price that he and, those who supported him, paid to bring change.
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LibraryThing member Autolykos
This book is always mindful and touching even today. It is a good book for middle grades to learn about one of the true heroes of the Twentieth century.
LibraryThing member eo206
Too many books about civil rights leaders as untouchable and almost god like. This book doesn't do that and I appreciate how much more realistic and down to earth this book is in talking about Martin Luther King. It covers some of his youth as well as the more publicly known acts as a civil rights
The book is simple enough for an advanced third-grader to read and understand, especially with question and answer conversations. The artwork is nicely done and can help to break up some of the reading for a young reader and prompt conversation around it as well. This would be a great addition to a school classroom or library.
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leader. It humanizes him and explains his full-life versus just the acts such as Selma, voting rights act, etc. I appreciate this more nuanced view and I think it helps children identify and understand they can grow into these roles as leaders as well.The book is simple enough for an advanced third-grader to read and understand, especially with question and answer conversations. The artwork is nicely done and can help to break up some of the reading for a young reader and prompt conversation around it as well. This would be a great addition to a school classroom or library.
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LibraryThing member alliepascal
The biographical classic for young readers with gorgeous new artwork by Donald Bermudez. This book serves as a great introduction to Martin Luther King Jr. for younger students, and something I wish I'd read as a kid--a book important enough to be required reading in the classroom.
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