King, M. L. (2012). I Have a Dream. Schwartz & Wade Books.
ISBN: 978-0375858871
Plot Summary:
On August 28, 1963, on the steps of the Lincoln Memorial during the March on Washington, Martin Luther King gave one of the most powerful and memorable speeches in our nation's history. His words, paired with Caldecott Honor winner Kadir Nelson's magnificent paintings, make for a picture book certain to be treasured by children and adults alike. The themes of equality and freedom for all are not only relevant today, 50 years later, but also provide young readers with an important introduction to our nation's past. Included with the book is an audio CD of the speech.
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Analysis:
Kadir Nelson has created a masterpiece of art that illustrates Martin Luther King Junior’s famous speech. He artfully depicts scenes from the speech itself; the Lincoln Memorial and reflecting pool, and the Washington Monument. The real beauty is found in the realistic depictions of people in the book. The colors he uses are rich and expressive and often painted against a white background. The speech is printed in its entirety on the last pages of the book, and a CD containing the official recording from the March On Washington is included with the book. This is a lovely book that evokes a stillness, an awe, when you open it.
Book Reviews:
“A glorious interpretation of a bedrock moment in 20th-century history.”
― Publisher’s Weekly, 2012
“An award-winning artist captures the passion and purpose of this most notable 20th-century American speech in beautifully realized oil paintings…. A title for remembrance and for re-dedication to the dream.”
– Kirkus Reviews, 2012
Connections:
This is a wonderful introduction to Martin Luther King Junior and his message. This could be read aloud with students or shown alongside the included recording.
Awards:
Indies Choice Book Award, 2016
Coretta Scott King Book Awards, Illustrator Honor, 2013
SLJ Best Books of the Year, 2012
This review was created as an assignment for SHSU LSSL 5361.
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