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I Have a Dream

By Regan McMahon, Common Sense Media Reviewer

age 6+

Stunning art amplifies meaning of King's words for kids.

Book Kadir Nelson History 2012
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What's the Story?

Award-winning author-illustrator Kadir Nelson illustrates excerpts of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.'s famous I HAVE A DREAM speech, delivered from the steps of the Lincoln Memorial at the March on Washington in 1963.

Is It Any Good?

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Kids say (7 ):

With vivid panoramas and moving close-ups, award-winning author-illustrator Kadir Nelson amplifies the meaning of King's words. There are close-up portraits of King's face as well as pictures of black and white kids and adults together, holding hands and standing up for freedom, justice, and equality. Even if you feel you've heard this speech a million times, Nelson's stunning full-color paintings give it new life, underscoring the intensity and raw truth of King's message. The pictures are big and bold and the text spare, so even little kids can grasp the historical moment and its lasting impact.

Talk to Your Kids About ...

  • Families can talk about Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Do you know why there's a holiday that celebrates his life?

  • What stories have you read or seen on TV or in the movies about Martin Luther King, Jr.?

  • What other historical figures do you know about who had a big impact on American history?

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