Awarded a 2002 Caldecott Honor
A 2002 Coretta Scott King Honor Book

This picture book biography of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. brings his life and the profound nature of his message to young children through his own words. Martin Luther King, Jr., was one of the most influential and gifted speakers of all time. Doreen Rappaport uses quotes from some of his most beloved speeches to tell the story of his life and his work in a simple, direct way. Bryan Collier’s stunning collage art combines remarkable watercolor paintings with vibrant patterns and textures. A timeline and list of additional books and web sites help make this a standout biography of Dr. King.

Doreen Rappaport is the author of Freedom River, illustrated by Bryan Collier, an ALA Notable Book and Coretta Scott King Honor title. She divides her time between Copake, New York and New York City.

Bryan Collier was awarded the Coretta Scott King Honor for Freedom River, by Doreen Rappaport, and the Coretta Scott King Medal for Uptown, which he also wrote. He lives in Harlem, New York.

Click here for a video interview with Bryan Collier from TeachingBooks.net.