Now in Dragonfly--from the acclaimed creator of the Caldecott Honor Book Tar Beach comes a personal and captivating portrait of the life of Martin Luther King, Jr.
From Publishers Weekly
In a starred review, PW called this an "innovative and stirring" biography, which offers a "personal, heartfelt interpretation of King's legacy" through a boy's recounted dream. Ages 5-8.
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From Back Cover
"Does the dream of Martin Luther King live on? Yes, says the narrator of this resonant picture book, which uses the peculiar logic of dreams to take the reader beyond straight biography into a more personal, heartfelt interpretation of King's legacy."--Publishers Weekly, starred review
"Ringgold's pictures are strong and powerful--there is an intensity to this that will affect readers."--Booklist (boxed review)
"Ringgold gives her scenes a simple, direct, childlike look--This is her most accessible work since Tar Beach."--Kirkus Reviews (pointer review)
