  | Coretta's journey : the life and times of Coretta Scott King Author: Duncan, Alice Faye | |
| Price: $23.28 | ||
Summary:
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.
| Illustrator: | Christie, R. Gregory |
Reviews:
Kirkus Reviews (+) (07/15/23)
School Library Journal (+) (00/10/23)
Booklist (08/08/23)
The Bulletin of the Center for Children's Books (+) (00/11/23)
The Hornbook (+) (00/09/23)
Full Text Reviews:
Booklist - 08/08/2023 Born to parents who encouraged her to get an education and try to be somebody, Coretta Scott studied hard and spoke out against racial injustice when she encountered it. After marrying Martin Luther King Jr., she became a steadying influence during the tumultuous civil rights era. Told in alternating spreads of prose and verse (to acknowledge CSK's musical talents), Duncan's picture-book biography emphasizes the personal strengths and virtues that make CSK a civil rights icon in her own right, in addition to being MLK's life partner. Duncan uses a variety of poetic styles, ranging from acrostics and haiku to free verse, that walk readers chronologically through key moments in CSK’s life, while the prose passages generally provide wider historical context. Christie's mixed-media, watercolor illustrations appear on every spread, depicting cited events and individuals, conveying the emotions of those involved, and providing important setting details. He employs a full-color palette, although yellows, oranges, and greens predominate. A moving introduction to this indefatigable social-justice advocate. Back matter includes photos, a time line, and an author’s note. - Copyright 2023 Booklist.
