king, coretta scott

Examines the life of Coretta Scott King in a simple, age-appropriate way that will help children develop word recognition and reading skills.

Who was Coretta Scott King? Her black-veiled image at the funeral of her husband Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. was moving and iconic. This book introduces readers to the woman behind the veil--a girl full of spunk and pluck, bravery and grit.

"Coretta Scott King is known for being the wife of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., but she was a civil rights activist and leader in her own right! She was a singer and an author too, and her work made a difference for Black Americans and for all women for decades to come"--Provided by publisher.

"Working with her husband Martin Luther King Jr. and well after his death, Coretta Scott King was a civil rights activist in her own right. She had aspirations of becoming a musician. However, in the 1950s and 1960s, the world changed and Coretta Scott King joined the fight for a more equal America. Readers discover the story of her life, including her upbringing, her influence during the civil rights movement, and her legacy. Sidebars, fact boxes, and questions engage the reader and help them come to know one of the most influential voices for social justice in the 20th century"--Provided by publisher.

A biography of Coretta Scott King, an American civil rights activist, and the wife of civil rights leader, Martin Luther King, Jr.

Looks at the life of Coretta Scott King, an American civil rights activist, and the wife of civil rights leader, Martin Luther King, Jr.

Profiles the life and career of Coretta Scott King and her work for equal rights for African Americans.

A biography of civil rights activist Coretta Scott King, the wife of Martin Luther King, Jr., featuring historic photographs from the civil rights movement, facts about her life with her husband, and a timeline of key events.

Looks at the life of Coretta Scott King, an American civil rights activist, and the wife of civil rights leader, Martin Luther King, Jr.

Here's a gripping portrait of a smart, remarkable woman. Growing up in Alabama, Coretta Scott King graduated valedictorian from her high school before becoming one of the first African American students at Antioch College in Ohio.