civil rights workers

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civil rights workers

Coretta Scott King

1992
A biography of Coretta King, who worked side by side with her husband spreading a message of peace, love, and equality, and achieving those by nonviolent means.

Marian Wright Edelman

defender of children's rights
1991
A biography of the Afro-American lawyer and social reformer who is known for her work on behalf of children's rights.

Medgar Evers and the NAACP

2013
Presents a graphic novel describing the life, accomplishments, and murder of Medgar Evers, a NAACP fighter for African-American civil rights.

Coretta Scott King

civil rights activist
2003
A brief, illustrated biography of civil rights activist Coretta Scott King that describes her school years, her work with her husband, Martin Luther King, Jr., and her achievements since the 1960s. Includes a glossary and further resource list.

Martin Luther King, Jr.

man of peace
2001
Simple text and illustrations describe the life and accomplishments of the revered civil rights pioneer.

Martin Luther King Jr. Day

2001
Describes the history of Martin Luther King Jr. Day, and looks at some of the ways in which the holiday is observed.

Nelson Mandela

an unauthorized biography
2001
A biography of the South African leader, discussing his childhood, family life, career, imprisonment, and election as president.

Martin Luther King, Jr.

man of peace
1991
Simple text and illustrations describe the life and accomplishments of the revered civil rights worker.

Martin Luther King

1995
Tells of the life and work of Martin Luther King through text and colorful folk-art paintings. Includes a brief chronology of his life.

Marching to freedom

the story of Martin Luther King, Jr.
1987
A biography of the Baptist minister and civil rights leader whose philosophy and practice of nonviolent civil disobedience helped African-Americans win many battles for equal rights.

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