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Coretta Scott King
First Lady of Civil Rights
Part of Childhood of Famous Americans
Illustrated by Meryl Henderson
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About The Book
Coretta Scott King wasn’t always a prominent civil rights activist—learn about her childhood in this incredible installment in the illustrated middle grade series Childhood of Famous Americans.
Coretta Scott King is well known for being the wife of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., and for her own civil rights and world peace activism. She also received many awards and honorary degrees.
But before she did all of those impressive things, Coretta was a strong little girl who could outclimb anyone in her neighborhood, was very close to her dad, and had a beautiful singing voice! Read all about how Coretta Scott King learned that if you work hard enough, your dreams can come true.
Coretta Scott King is well known for being the wife of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., and for her own civil rights and world peace activism. She also received many awards and honorary degrees.
But before she did all of those impressive things, Coretta was a strong little girl who could outclimb anyone in her neighborhood, was very close to her dad, and had a beautiful singing voice! Read all about how Coretta Scott King learned that if you work hard enough, your dreams can come true.
About The Illustrator
Meryl Henderson is a graduate of Syracuse University. In 1974, she graduated summa cum laude with a bachelor of fine arts degree. For over forty years, she has been working as a freelance illustrator, specializing in artwork for children. She has illustrated more than a hundred books and has contributed illustrations to countless magazines and educational books. She currently lives in Catskill, New York.
Product Details
- Publisher: Aladdin (December 16, 2008)
- Length: 224 pages
- ISBN13: 9781416968009
- Grades: 3 - 7
- Ages: 8 - 12
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