I Have a Dream [With CD (Audio)]

Celebrate Martin Luther King Jr. Day and experience history with picture book of the civil rights leader's iconic speech, including an audio CD. This Coretta Scott King Illustrator Honor Book that will inspire young readers! From Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.'s daughter, Dr. Bernice A. King: "My father's dream continues to live on from generation to generation, and this beautiful and powerful illustrated edition of his world-changing I Have a Dream speech brings his inspiring message of freedom, equality, and peace to the youngest among us--those who will one day carry his dream forward for everyone." On August 28, 1963, on the steps of the Lincoln Memorial during the March on Washington, Martin Luther King gave one of the most powerful and memorable speeches in our nation's history. His words, paired with Caldecott Honor winner Kadir Nelson's magnificent paintings, make for a picture book certain to be treasured by children and adults alike. The themes of equality and freedom for all are not only relevant today, 50 years later, but also provide young readers with an important introduction to our nation's past. Included with the book is an audio CD of the speech. King, Martin Luther (Author), Nelson, Kadir (Illustrator) ISBN: 0375858873 EAN: 9780375858871 Publisher: Schwartz & Wade Books  Binding: Hardcover Pub Date: October 09, 2012