Genre: Poetry

I think this book was very great because it contains a lot of historical content for children. I really liked the way it was composed and illustrated. It is not your typical boring history book, so I can see a lot of students being comfortable and enthusiastic to keep reading this book. I think it is a good book to have in a class set. ( )

Through prose poems and loving illustrations the Pinkney's write a very touching and memorable version of the life of Martin Luther King, Jr. ( )

The Pinkney couple is at it again with this creative and gorgeous poetic biography of the late Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. The cohesion of the poetic, lyrical text with the poetic and breathtaking illustrations creates a beautiful and honest portrayal of the great civil rights activist. The inclusion of the henny penny throughout the book, both in text and illustration is an interesting inclusion- that the sky is falling when Dr. King was killed. It is a biography that is also a collection of poems honoring his life and legacy.
Includes: Author's reflections, Artist's reflections, 'Now is the Time' note, Timeline, and list of Sources. ( )

A view of Martin Luther King’s final days through poetry and illustration.

The illustrations along with this book along with the poetry is so powerful. Not a traditional biography, which I think is nice for a change! This book is so powerful! I would love to have this in my classroom library! ( )