Martin Rising: Requiem for a King

Synopsis

&“A powerful celebration of Martin Luther King Jr., set against the last few months of his life and written in verse&” (School Library Journal).Martin Rising is a stunning, poetic presentation of the final months of Martin Luther King, Jr.&’s life—told in a rich embroidery of visions, color, musical cadence, deep emotion, and multiple layers of meaning. Against a backdrop of the sanitation workers&’ strike in Memphis, Tennessee, the book builds to its rousing crescendo as King delivers his &“I&’ve Been to the Mountaintop&” speech—where his life&’s commitment to peaceful activism and his dream of equality ascend to their highest peak. The Pinkneys&’ powerful and spiritual look at King&’s legacy celebrates the courage and moral conviction of a man who changed the course of history forever. And even in the face of searing tragedy, he continues to inspire, transform, and elevate all of us who share his dream. Praise for Martin RisingA Washington Post Best Book of the YearA Kirkus Reviews Best Book of the YearA New York Public Library Best Book of the YearA School Library Journal Best Book of the Year&“Unique and remarkable.&” —Publishers Weekly, starred review&“Each poem trembles under the weight of the story it tells . . . Martin Rising packs an emotional wallop and, in perfect homage, soars when read aloud.&” —Booklist, starred review

Copyright:

2017

Book Details

Book Quality:

Publisher Quality

Book Size:

128 Pages

ISBN-13:

9780545702546

Related ISBNs:

9780545702539

Publisher:

Scholastic Inc.

Date of Addition:

09/16/23

Copyrighted By:

Andrea Davis Pinkney

Adult content:

No

Language:

English

Has Image Descriptions:

No

Categories:

History, Children's Books, Nonfiction, Poetry, Biographies and Memoirs

Grade Levels:

Fourth grade, Fifth grade, Sixth grade, Seventh grade

Reading Age:

9–12

Submitted By:

Bookshare Staff

Usage Restrictions:

This is a copyrighted book.