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We March
Shane W. Evans
32 pages
Published in 2012 by Roaring Brook Press
Source: Public Library
In We March, author Shane W. Evans take readers to August 28, 1963, the day that Martin Luther King Jr. delivered his “I Have a Dream” speech. Readers follow a family of four as they start their day to get ready to march until they hear Dr. King’s speech. Evans’ writing is simple with just a few words on each page. The book is plain enough that young readers can read it to themselves but why the march and the speech itself is important will have to be put in context by adults so kids can understand it. I found this book to be a great introduction for younger readers. My rating: 5 out of 5 stars.
I Have a Dream: Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.
Paintings by Kadir Nelson
40 pages
Published in 2012 by Schwartz & Wade Books
Source: Public Library
Lord, I love Kadir Nelson’s paintings. He’s one of my favorite illustrators and is easily one of the most talented artists working on children’s books. His paintings are so good that you want to buy two copies of his work: one book to read and the other book to cut the pages out to hang on your walls. Nelson takes Dr. King’s “I Have a Dream” speech and illustrates it. The result is a beautiful book that readers old and young will want to read. At the end of the book, Nelson adds the speech in its entirety. The book also comes with a CD recording of the speech as it was delivered in 1963 by Dr. King. My rating: 5 out of 5 stars.
I love Kadir’s Nelson’s work too. He spoke at SIBA a few years ago and he had the audience in the palm of his hands. He is a remarkable person.
I like how these two authors make Martin Luther King’s speech accessible to a wider audience
I love Shane Evans! It makes me happy that his books are always checked out at the library! And yes – what a shame that Kadir Nelson is just put in the kids’ books section!
I love I Have a Dream. The illustrations are beautiful. And the CD of the speech! Amazing.
Kadir Nelson is an AMAZING artist. I love all his books. Did you see the art in Heart and Soul! AMAZING!!
Fantastic reviews! Kadir Nelson I am not familiar with, but I am definitely investigating him now!
BTW, these can totally count on your Kidlit Challenge, if you would like them to.