Synopsis

Multiple starred reviews greeted this amazing collaboration between Ntozake Shange and Kadir Nelson. As Booklist put it: "Poet and painter have joined forces to offer an indelible, emotional expression of the strength, beauty, and joy of one woman's character."

Celebrated poet and playwright Ntozake Shange captures the spirit of Civil Rights pioneer Coretta Scott King in this picture book biography gorgeously illustrated by Caldecott Medal artist Kadir Nelson.

Walking many miles to school in the dusty road, young Coretta Scott knew the unfairness of life in the segregated south. A yearning for equality began to grow.

Together with Martin Luther King, Jr., she helped lead change through nonviolent protest. It was the beginning of a journey--with dreams of freedom for all.

Author: Ntozake Shange
Publisher: Katherine Tegen Books
Published: 01/06/2009
Pages: 32
Binding Type: Hardcover
Weight: 1.05lbs
Size: 12.18h x 9.26w x 0.34d
ISBN: 9780061253645
Award: Land of Enchantment Book Award - Nominee

Review Citation(s):
Publishers Weekly 12/15/2008 pg. 53
School Library Journal 01/01/2009 pg. 129
Booklist 01/01/2009 pg. 76
Bulletin of Ctr for Child Bks 02/01/2009
Kirkus Review - Children 12/15/2008 pg. 1310
Multicultural Review 10/01/2009 pg. 75
Hornbook Guide to Children 07/01/2009 - Recommended, Satisfactory